This study is a descriptive study that aims to describe the phenomenon. The study adopted a survey methodology to examine the use of social media by children and adolescents. The study aimed to:

• Identify the most commonly used social media platforms by children and adolescents.
• Determine the rate of social media usage among children and adolescents.
• Identify the negative effects resulting from the use of social media by children and adolescents.
• Identify the reasons behind these harmful effects of social media use among children and adolescents.
• Understand the nature of relationships within families that include children and adolescents using social media.
• Present the important criteria and practices recommended by international organizations for safe use of social media to benefit the social reality.
• Determine the degree of detachment that may result from complete integration of the child with these platforms and its impact on family bonds.
• Measure the impact of highlighting elements used by social media platforms on the child's attention and focus on the surrounding environment.