孩子无聊玩手机，不如就让她们视频聊天吧

THIS IS AN UNUSUAL TIME for all of us.It is particularly difficult for teens,who thrive when they feel connected to their peers and have a sense of belonging.

对我们大家来说，这是一个不寻常的时刻。这对青少年来说尤其困难，当他们感到与同龄人有联系和归属感时，他们会茁壮成长。

Normally,you'd struggle to limit your teens'time spent on social media and in the virtual world.But in an odd turn of events,this is a time when we as professionals are grateful that teens have access to social media.

通常来说，你会努力限制青少年在社交媒体和虚拟世界中的时间。但在事情的一个奇怪的转折点上，这是一个我们作为专业人士是感谢青少年能够接触到社交媒体的时代。

There are many reasons why you should not only allow but encourage your teens to stay engaged with their peers via FaceTime or similar platforms.For one,you certainly don't want your kids to feel isolated.Feelings of isolation can lead to anxiety and depression,and exacerbate those existing issues.

有很多原因让你不仅需要允许并且鼓励你的青少年通过视频通话软件或类似平台与同龄人保持联系。首先，你肯定不希望你的孩子被孤立。孤独感会导致焦虑和抑郁，并加剧这些现有问题。

Also,keep in mind that social distancing,also referred to as physical distancing,doesn't mean the same thing as emotional distancing.Yes,your teens must maintain physical distance from peers,as well as others outside your household.But they can and should stay emotionally connected with their peers.

另外，要记住，社交距离，也被称为身体距离，并不意味着是情感距离。是的，你的青少年必须与同龄人保持身体上的距离，也必须与你家以外的其他人保持身体上的距离。但他们可以并且应该与同龄人保持情感上的联系。

This is not only fun,but it gives them the opportunity to sort out and discuss the feelings they have about the current state of events in our world and in their world.It is important that they understand that others are feeling the way they are.No one of any age wants to feel alone.

这不仅有趣，而且让他们有机会理清和讨论他们对我们这个世界和他们这个世界现状的感受。重要的是，他们要了解别人的感受。任何年龄的人都不想感到孤独。

Teens I talk to not only look forward to virtually connecting with individual peers but enjoy group video chats as well.Teens are also staying connected to their peers by playing video games together online.Some use the video-sharing social networking platform TikTok and create their own short videos,often dance videos.Used properly,this can be fun and engaging.Talk to your kidsabout how they will be engaging with their peers.

与我交谈的青少年不仅期待与自己的同龄人建立虚拟联系，而且也喜欢集体视频聊天。青少年也通过在网上一起玩电子游戏而与同龄人保持联系。一些人使用视频共享社交网络平台TikTok，创建自己的短视频，通常是舞蹈视频。如果使用得当，这会很有趣，很吸引人。告诉你的孩子他们将如何与同龄人交往。