Teens thrive on validation from friends and followers. It’s no wonder that this image-saturated app tempts teens to crop their lives to perfection and create a polished online persona. Gain valuable insight into how Instagram affects teen mental health, body positivity, self-esteem, and more.

Features:

• An explanation of the app’s key features
• Vocabulary list of terms including home feed, finsta, hashtag, DM, and more
• Suggestions on how to talk about the impact of Instagram with your teen

Axis is a team of Gospel-focused researchers creating culturally relevant guides, videos, and audios that equip parents of teens to have deep conversations about faith.