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放下媒介恐慌，赋能少年数字成长（完形填空）

“Toxic, addictive, crisis.” These words are frequently used to describe social media’s effect on teen mental health. ____1____, experts warn that this fear-based ____2____ , which views teens as helpless victims, is actually ____3____ . Instead, a strengths-based approach that highlights teens’ independence and resilience is recommended, teaching them social-emotional skills to ____4____ their digital lives safely. This is a key idea in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).

True, social media can ____5____ children to harmful content, cyberbullying and poor sleep. But it can also serve as a powerful ____6____ for social participation, exploring interests, and staying connected with loved ones.

Research shows that teens spend over four hours daily on smartphones, often feeling forced to ____7____ to constant messages. High school senior Gitanjali Nair admits that she uses her phone to ____8____ social situations, and that while she ignores many of the 400-plus daily messages, they remain extremely ____9____ .

So what can educators do? A key step is to build strong relationships. Teachers can show genuine ____10____ in students’ digital world, guiding them toward ____11____ content that supports well-being. For example, ask students to reflect on whether the videos they watch contain too much ____12____ or unrealistic beauty standards. If students are unwilling to share their own habits, discussing peers’ media use is often a more ____13____ topic for them.

Classroom agreements, where expectations are mutually decided, are considered a best ____14____ in SEL. Educators can go further by involving students in creating school-wide technology policies, such as cellphone ____15____. This can build a sense of community. Additionally, media education can complement SEL by teaching about algorithms (算法) and false information. In the process of deciding what to post, students exercise responsible decision-making, and thinking about peers’ posts builds social awareness.