Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, apparently, has no problems with her children's social media habits because Lady Louise, 16, and James, Viscount Severn, 12, are still not into this digital trend.
Speaking with Good Housekeeping, the wife of Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, said that it's still important for her budding teenagers to understand the use of social media since it is "here to stay." Though the young royals are not particularly interested in it, for now, Sophie said that, as parents, they need to treat this subject with openness so that her kids will be able to navigate this tool successfully.
The Countess of Wessex acknowledged that the virtual world can be unkind and many young people often feel too much pressure because of social media. But, she makes her children understand that they can talk to their parents and share their experiences, if they are ever in the platform.
Sophie said that the young ones need to know that there's someone they can trust in their life. She also talked about the online service, Childline, under the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) umbrella, where she is the royal patron.
The Countess of Wessex said that her patronage of NSPCC was one of the first duties handed down to her by her mother-in-law, Queen Elizabeth. She accepted the honor without hesitation since she also believes in the organization that seeks to prevent child abuse and neglect.
The royal said that her work with the NSPCC opened her eyes to the fact that many young people are "extremely resilient and resourceful." However, they still need a nudge and support from the adults to be able to achieve something extraordinary or get through the hurdles of life.
Meanwhile, the Wessexes are, currently, in Balmoral for the summer with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. They spent much of their lockdown at home in Bagshot Park in Surrey but Sophie still managed to do in-person charity work despite the strict restrictions.
In June, Prince Edward's wife sat down at the Childline center to speak to troubled teens. She said a team from the organization helped her construct her responses carefully and it also showed her the amount of work that volunteers do, especially in this pandemic.
The Countess of Wessex has been quietly talking in more work for the royal family this year, especially when it concerns women, children and family. Royal observers said that she is the Queen's favorite in-law.
