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Oct 2023
15m 42s

Taming Our Teens on Social Media

Mission Bible Church
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For both good and evil social media has changed the world, and people spew things online they’d never say to someone’s face. So join Tony and Bre to discuss social media, its pros and cons, and how parents can guide their tweens and teens into the virtual world.

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