SOSIALISASI PENCEGAHAN PERGAULAN BEBAS DAN PENYALAH GUNAAN MEDIA SOSIAL SERTA TIPS CERDAS DALAM BERTEMAN DI DESA PUDUN JAE KECAMATAN PADANGSIDIMPUAN BATUNADUA

Abstract

This community service aims to increase the understanding of teenagers in pudun jae village, padangsidimpuan batunadua district, padangsidimpuan city regarding the prevention of promiscuity and misuse of social media, as well as smart tips in choosing friends. despite the increasing use of social media, this outreach is expected to foster an understanding of ethics, the risks associated with using social media, the legal sanctions involved, and tips for choosing friends wisely. the mini-pk activity concludes with a discussion, reflection, and action plan. this activity encourages adolescents to understand the impact of their digital social media behavior. it also recommends the importance of an educational approach based on local wisdom as a relevant and contextual strategy for shaping adolescent behavior in the digital era to ensure it remains ethical. the issue of promiscuity and misuse of social media remains a problem among indonesia's youth. this is influenced by various internal and external factors, such as a lack of parental attention to children and disharmonious family conditions (broken homes), as well as external factors, such as a less conducive social environment and the impact of modernization. this activity includes several stages, namely planning and preparation, implementation of socialization and delivery of materials, q&a sessions and evaluation, reinforcement and follow-up plans (rtl). this activity provides practical experience for lecturers and students in delivering educational materials and building effective communication with the audience (the younger generation).