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I just had an eye-opening conversation with Elle Kristine, a 16-year-old TikTok influencer who's on a mission to help teens navigate the wildly complex world of dating in the social media era. And trust me, it's nothing like dating was when we were teenagers.

Here are the critical takeaways that every parent and teen should understand:

Dating Today is Completely Different

75% of teens text their romantic partner DAILYSocial media has transformed dating into a minefield of "talking stages" and "situationships"

Snapchat is now the primary dating platform (and it was literally designed for sexting)

The Biggest Red Flags:

Teens are experiencing unprecedented social isolation

Many young men are avoiding in-person dating entirely

Nude photo requests have become a disturbing "social status" issue

Most Shocking Statistic:
45% of men ages 18-25 have NEVER asked someone out in person, while 70% of women want to be asked out more.

The Good News: ​Elle has created an app called "Ask Elle​" specifically to help teens get safe, vetted dating advice. It's not just for teens - parents can use it to understand modern dating terminology and dynamics.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/askelle-ai/id6471620444

Her #1 Recommendation for Parents: Don't completely ban social media. Instead, have open conversations and create a monitoring approach that helps teens develop their own moral compass.

P.S. ​Download the AskElle app​. It could be an essential tool for understanding teen dating in 2024.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/askelle-ai/id6471620444

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