Socialization in teens

Teenage is a state where independence is the key. That said, it's likely that your teen is interested in spending more of her time with her peers instead of her family. While she will still use you as her home base.

Cliches -
The days of a watchful adult telling a group of kids to "play nice" is long gone by teenage years. As friends become increasingly more important your child. It's likely that he will feel the need to fit into his middle or high school's social scene. Although you want your teen to have friends, But also on the Smarter side of things you don't want your teen to adopt unhealthy ways such as - Smoking, Drinking And crash diet etc. So talk to your teen about such cliches, and help him understand that his real friends won't ask him to do things that he thinks are wrong or ostracize him for acting as an individual.

Social media -
While you may have spent the majority of your own teen years chatting on the phone and passing notes in class. The contemporary child has a much more tech-savvy approach to socialization. Social media use is a popular way for teens to connect with their real life and online friends.

Pros-
According to a report it states that 29 percent of teens feel that social networking decreases shyness and 15% say it gives better self image.

Cons -
Posting pictures and personal information on a public site can leave your teen vulnerable
to adult predators who are online. Talk to your teen about social media safety before she posts anything

Being socialized has it pros and cons, So my advice to teenagers is that you should be more cautious about sharing yourself on a public scale. And remember this

"Being social doesn't come from how many circles are you in or how many friends you have rather than the way you carry yourself in the society and how successful you are actually defines your social significance as a person"......