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Is Social Media Hurting Your Family’s Emotional Wealth? How to Reclaim Real Connection
The Social Media Wake-Up Call
More and more young adults are waking up to the reality that social media isn’t just entertainment — it’s a carefully designed system that hijacks attention, fuels comparison, and reinforces anxiety and depression. According to a recent article in Psychology Today by Reuben Brody, young people are increasingly choosing to step away from social media, recognizing its negative impact on their mental health (Brody, 2025).
But here’s the real question: What about the rest of the family?
Families today are navigating uncharted digital territory, where meaningful connection often takes a backseat to scrolling, notifications, and algorithm-driven content. As parents, siblings, and partners, we need to ask ourselves:
- Is social media strengthening or weakening our family bonds?
- Are we building real emotional wealth, or are we investing in distractions?
- What would it look like to create a home environment where presence, curiosity, and connection matter more than likes and follows?
The good news? We can reclaim our relationships. And Family WELLth Management provides a framework for doing just that.
