Social media is shaping
your child's world.
Let’s Navigate it Together.
RISE Social equips families, students, and schools with the tools, knowledge, and conversations needed to thrive — not just survive — in the digital age.
Why It Matters
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Why It Matters ~
The numbers are hard to ignore.
Real data on how social media affects kids today — screen time, social pressure, and misinformation.
Social Media Time
4.8 hrs
Average time U.S. teens spend on social media every day — well above the recommended limit.
46%
34%
28%
Social Pressure
46%
Of teens say social media makes them feel worse about their body image.
5.3
4.4
2.0
Misinformation
89%
Of teens aged 12–17 failed a real test of spotting genuine posts — despite 74% saying they were confident they could.
Ofcom Children & Parents Report, 2022
This confidence gap finding is the problem RISE Social aims to address.
It isn't that kids don't care, it's that they think they're more equipped than they are.
Programs built for intergenerational families in this digital age.
Three ways we help families - from the oldest to the youngest - build digital literacy, with more on the way.
1 | Infographics & Research
Downloadable guides, visual explainers, and curated references for parents ready to start the conversation.
Use this simple flyer to help parents of preteens and teens. It shows key stats and the main risks of unprotected screen time. Includes short real-life stories, conversation starters, and a QR code to check a child’s digital media skills in 3 minutes. Download a high-resolution PDF to print or share right away. Start protecting your family and community today.
Use this simple flyer to help parents of preteens and teens. It shows eye-opening stats on how many kids dream of becoming influencers or YouTubers, explains the real meaning of healthy influence, and introduces the RISE Influencer Scale. Includes practical conversation starters, solutions for guiding your child, and a QR code to quickly check where your child sits on the Influencer Scale.
Download a high-resolution PDF to print or share right away. Start supporting your child’s ambitions in a smart, values-driven way today.
2 | Surveys & Resources
Short, free tools that reveal where your child stands — and match you to the right next steps.
Two free quizzes to help you understand exactly where your child is — and what to do next.
3 | Family Learning Experiences
Interactive workshops and guided programs that bring families together around digital literacy skills.
RISE Social Legacy
Our flagship initiative — the RISE Social Legacy Project — brings together youth, families, and older adults to preserve family histories through video storytelling.
