A lot has changed in the past twenty years, and social media, which was once a sprout, has now become a tree with multiple branches. Only a few people used it before, but now it is a huge part of how our lives are. Kids and teenagers communicate with each other through social media. These social media sites are now like hangout spots where people spend a lot of time trying to figure out who they are by making friends and working through their feelings. Early exposure to social media is defined as the use of these social media platforms during times of rapid cognitive, social, and emotional development in pre-adolescence and adolescence (Naik et al., 2025).  Developmental Foundations  Childhood and adolescence coincide with neurobiological and socio-emotional changes. The part of the brain that helps us control our impulses, make decisions and deal with emotions is still growing. This keeps happening until we are young…