Media in everyday family life

The years between 16 and 18 are a time of transition and self-discovery. Teenagers become young adults and use digital media to inform themselves, entertain themselves and communicate with their peers. They are often confronted with issues such as ideals of beauty, cybergrooming and media addiction. At this stage of life, it is particularly important that young people learn to critically scrutinize media and not allow themselves to be influenced by unrealistic ideals.

In-depth media education plays a key role here, as it helps young adolescents to develop a healthy self-image and to shape their media use in a conscious and reflective manner.

As parents, you can provide crucial support during this time by talking openly about the challenges of the digital world and developing strategies together with your child to deal with them.

Here you will find valuable suggestions and tips from everyday family life on how to accompany your child on the way to a self-determined and responsible approach to media. Together, you can ensure that your child navigates the digital world safely and finds a healthy balance between online and offline life.