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Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
Dancing & gaming among top skills Gen-Z pick up from social media
Some of the skills teens are learning online may surprise you MASTER AT PLAY Dancing & gaming among top skills Gen-Z pick up from social media – see full list Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DANCING and gaming are among the top skills Gen-Z are picking up from social media. A poll of 500 teens aged 13-17 and their parents found budgeting and meditation also made the list of new skills they've picked up. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A poll commissioned by TikTok found the top 30 skills teens are learning on social media Credit: SWNS While core life skills such as cooking (66 per cent) and cleaning (62 per cent) are still being passed down from parents, 35 per cent of teens say they're more likely to turn to social media for quick tips and tutorials. It found almost three-quarters (72 per cent) agree social media is a good place for learning new skills, and 10 per cent have used platforms to try out techniques like mindfulness. A further 35 per cent would be willing to try meditation or mindfulness (33 per cent) to relax. The research was commissioned by TikTok, which is rolling out a guided meditation experience to prompt users to wind down for the night with calming music and breathing techniques. Read more News BLAZE TRAGEDY Two firefighters among 3 killed in horror blaze at former RAF base The feature will be turned on by default for all under-18s past 10pm. Val Richey, global head of outreach and partnerships - trust and safety, at TikTok, said: 'There's never been more opportunity for young people to discover, learn, and share their creativity. 'But the ability to step back and slow down is just as important. 'More and more, we're seeing teens taking an interest in finding the right balance for them, and we want to help support those decisions.' The research found two-thirds (66 per cent) said it's important to know when to switch off, while 50 per cent agree that trying a new skill improves creativity and builds confidence (49 per cent). And 35 per cent said it makes people feel happier. At the same time, 25 per cent of parents are impressed by their child learning new skills through social media. More than half (58 per cent) say they start exploring a topic simply after coming across it while scrolling. And 91 per cent are likely to use social media as a place to learn new skills in the future. TikTok is also expanding its Mental Health Media Education Fund by donating over £1.7 million in ad credits to over 30 mental health organisations around the world. Val Richey added: 'Whether it's learning a new skill or connecting around shared interests, young people are using platforms in creative new ways. 'Creating space for that kind of growth - online and offline - is something we're proud to support.'
The Irish Sun
16-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Dancing & gaming among top skills Gen-Z pick up from social media
DANCING and gaming are among the top skills Gen-Z are picking up from social media. A poll of 500 teens aged 13-17 and their parents found budgeting and meditation also made the list of new skills they've picked up. Advertisement 1 A poll commissioned by TikTok found the top 30 skills teens are learning on social media Credit: SWNS While core life skills such as cooking (66 per cent) and cleaning (62 per cent) are still being passed down from parents, 35 per cent of teens say they're more likely to turn to social media for quick tips and tutorials. It found almost three-quarters (72 per cent) agree social media is a good place for learning new skills, and 10 per cent have used platforms to try out techniques like mindfulness. A further 35 per cent would be willing to try meditation or mindfulness (33 per cent) to relax. The research was commissioned by TikTok, which is rolling out a guided meditation experience to prompt users to wind down for the night with calming music and breathing techniques. Advertisement Read more News The feature will be turned on by default for all under-18s past 10pm. Val Richey, global head of outreach and partnerships - trust and safety, at TikTok, said: 'There's never been more opportunity for young people to discover, learn, and share their creativity. 'But the ability to step back and slow down is just as important. 'More and more, we're seeing teens taking an interest in finding the right balance for them, and we want to help support those decisions.' Advertisement Most read in The Sun Latest The research found two-thirds (66 per cent) said it's important to know when to switch off, while 50 per cent agree that trying a new skill improves creativity and builds confidence (49 per cent). And 35 per cent said it makes people feel happier. At the same time, 25 per cent of parents are impressed by their child learning new skills through social media. More than half (58 per cent) say they start exploring a topic simply after coming across it while scrolling. Advertisement And 91 per cent are likely to use social media as a place to learn new skills in the future. TikTok is also expanding its Mental Health Media Education Fund by donating over £1.7 million in ad credits to over 30 mental health organisations around the world. Val Richey added: 'Whether it's learning a new skill or connecting around shared interests, young people are using platforms in creative new ways. 'Creating space for that kind of growth - online and offline - is something we're proud to support.' Advertisement Top 30 skills teens are learning from social media: A poll of 500 teens aged 13-17, commissioned by TikTok, has revealed the top 30 skills they're learning from social media: 1. Gaming 2. Exercise routines 3. Cooking 4. Doing hair styles 5. Apply make-up 6. Dance routines 7. Drawing 8. Baking 9. A foreign language 10. A musical instrument 11. Coding 12. Painting 13. DIY 14. Self-defence techniques 15. Presentation skills 16. Budgeting and finance tips 17. CV writing 18. First aid 19. Mindfulness 20. How to recycle properly 21. Cleaning 22. How to do CPR on a person 23. Meditation 24. Breathing techniques 25. Sign language 26. Handstands 27. What to do if you fall through ice 28. Crochet 29. How to get yourself out of quicksand 30. How to do CPR on a dog
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dancing & gaming among top skills Gen-Z pick up from social media
DANCING and gaming are among the top skills Gen-Z are picking up from social media. A poll of 500 teens aged 13-17 and their parents found budgeting and meditation also made the list of new skills they've picked up. While core life skills such as cooking (66 per cent) and cleaning (62 per cent) are still being passed down from parents, 35 per cent of teens say they're more likely to turn to social media for quick tips and tutorials. It found almost three-quarters (72 per cent) agree social media is a good place for learning new skills, and 10 per cent have used platforms to try out techniques like mindfulness. A further 35 per cent would be willing to try meditation or mindfulness (33 per cent) to relax. The research was commissioned by TikTok, which is rolling out a guided meditation experience to prompt users to wind down for the night with calming music and breathing techniques. The feature will be turned on by default for all under-18s past 10pm. Val Richey, global head of outreach and partnerships - trust and safety, at TikTok, said: 'There's never been more opportunity for young people to discover, learn, and share their creativity. 'But the ability to step back and slow down is just as important. 'More and more, we're seeing teens taking an interest in finding the right balance for them, and we want to help support those decisions.' The research found two-thirds (66 per cent) said it's important to know when to switch off, while 50 per cent agree that trying a new skill improves creativity and builds confidence (49 per cent). And 35 per cent said it makes people feel happier. At the same time, 25 per cent of parents are impressed by their child learning new skills through social media. More than half (58 per cent) say they start exploring a topic simply after coming across it while scrolling. And 91 per cent are likely to use social media as a place to learn new skills in the future. TikTok is also expanding its Mental Health Media Education Fund by donating over £1.7 million in ad credits to over 30 mental health organisations around the world. Val Richey added: 'Whether it's learning a new skill or connecting around shared interests, young people are using platforms in creative new ways. 'Creating space for that kind of growth - online and offline - is something we're proud to support.' A poll of 500 teens aged 13-17, commissioned by TikTok, has revealed the top 30 skills they're learning from social media: 1. Gaming 2. Exercise routines 3. Cooking 4. Doing hair styles 5. Apply make-up 6. Dance routines 7. Drawing 8. Baking 9. A foreign language 10. A musical instrument 11. Coding 12. Painting 13. DIY 14. Self-defence techniques 15. Presentation skills 16. Budgeting and finance tips 17. CV writing 18. First aid 19. Mindfulness 20. How to recycle properly 21. Cleaning 22. How to do CPR on a person 23. Meditation 24. Breathing techniques 25. Sign language 26. Handstands 27. What to do if you fall through ice 28. Crochet 29. How to get yourself out of quicksand 30. How to do CPR on a dog
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
TikTok launches brand new feature that's been made just for teenagers
TikTok is launching a brand new feature that has been designed to help teenage users wind down before bed and move away from the app's feed. The new Wind Down tool will automatically turn on if a TikTok user under 16 is on the app after 10pm, interrupting the For You feed with a full-screen takeover and playing calming music. TikTok said that in the coming weeks, additional meditation exercises will also be tested as part of the feature. It is believed to be the first time a social media platform has pushed mindfulness tools directly to users, and comes as part of a wider update from TikTok. The new feature will also have parental control tools including the 'Time Away' option that will allow parents to block teenagers from TikTok during specific times, such as family meals, school, at night or during a holiday. Until now, TikTok and other social media platforms enabled parents to set screen time allowances in hours and overnight, but not specific schedules during the day. Val Richey, TikTok's global head of outreach and partnerships, trust and safety, said the platform wanted to offer 'ongoing support' to teenage wellbeing. 'That means exploring new ways to help guide teens in developing healthy digital habits,' he told the PA news agency. 'It can't just be about block and prevent. It has to be about education and development. 'The idea is based on some research that we've reviewed around meditation being helpful in improving sleep quality, and certainly, I think there's a lot of people who that will resonate with. 'We really want to push the envelope a little bit and try being creative – it's not something that we've seen before.' The update is part of TikTok's Family Pairing tools which enable parents to link their own accounts with those of their children and monitor their usage. It will also add increased visibility for parents into their child's TikTok network, giving them the ability to see who follows them and who their child has blocked. Recommended Reading TikTok users in hysterics as dodgy Wispa bar goes viral TikTok and Reddit investigated over use of children's data Lidl becomes first supermarket to launch TikTok shop Mr Richey said the Family Pairing tools aim to strike the right balance between allowing teenagers their independence and enabling parents to monitor them. 'This is exactly the balance that we're always trying to strike between giving teens some agency and some privacy, but also helping make sure that parents have enough visibility into what their teens are doing, and providing an environment where important conversations can happen,' he told PA. 'We want to be collaborative in how teens develop healthy digital habits and also interact with their parents.'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Yahoo
TikTok to introduce mindfulness tool for teenage users
TikTok is introducing a new mindfulness tool to help teenage users wind down before bed and move away from the app's feed. The video sharing platform's Wind Down tool will automatically turn on if a TikTok user under 16 is on the app after 10pm, interrupting the For You feed with a full screen takeover and playing calming music. The social media giant said that in the coming weeks, it will also begin testing additional meditation exercises as part of the feature. It is believed to be the first time a social media platform has pushed mindfulness tools directly to users, and comes as part of a wider update from TikTok. It also features new parental control tools, including a feature called Time Away, which enables parents to block teenagers from TikTok during specific times, such as family meals, school, at night or during a holiday. Until now, TikTok and other social media platforms enabled parents to set screen time allowances in hours and overnight, but not specific schedules during the day. Val Richey, TikTok's global head of outreach and partnerships, trust and safety, said the platform wanted to offer 'ongoing support' to teenage wellbeing. 'That means exploring new ways to help guide teens in developing healthy digital habits,' he told the PA news agency. 'It can't just be about block and prevent. It has to be about education and development. 'The idea is based on some research that we've reviewed around meditation being helpful in improving sleep quality, and certainly, I think there's a lot of people who that will resonate with. 'We really want to push the envelope a little bit and try being creative – it's not something that we've seen before.' The update, part of TikTok's Family Pairing tools which enable parents to link their own account with those of their children and monitor their usage, is also adding increased visibility for parents into their child's TikTok network, giving them the ability to see who follows them and who their child has blocked. Mr Richey said the Family Pairing tools aim to strike the right balance between allowing teenagers their independence and enabling parents to monitor them. 'This is exactly the balance that we're always trying to strike between giving teens some agency and some privacy, but also helping make sure that parents have enough visibility into what their teens are doing, and providing an environment where important conversations can happen,' he told PA. 'We want to be collaborative in how teens develop healthy digital habits and also interact with their parents.'
