“Social media Web sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become nearly inescapable facets of modern life, particularly for kids” (Gordon). With today’s society, children are growing up with social media. The age for children getting social media is decreasing rapidly. Although children have started using more and more websites, they aren’t always the best choice for them to use. Benefits of people using social sites vary from relieving stress to getting rid of shyness and anxiety. Also, some social media sites have some kind of educational benefits, and of course, it’s a way for people to connect and meet with others. All these benefits sound great, but social media isn’t completely safe. Some risks include cyberbullying, Facebook Depression, internet addiction, sexting, digital footprints, and identity theft. Some sites try to limit kids from using the page by putting an age limit on it, but the age limit doesn’t always prevent the children from still logging on. All in all, children spend way too much time logging into social media web sites, and the risks outweigh the benefits. “Engaging in various forms of social media is a routine activity that research has shown to benefit children and adolescents by enhancing communication, social connection, and even technical skills” (O’Keefe). From using the different sites, children and adults get better motor skills, and they can stay in communication with friends and family. The amount of users of online sites has increased, and kids in today’s society use the sites as a getaway for entertainment and communication (O’Keefe). The amount of time that people are on a social media site is an astounding number. “According to a recent poll, 22% of teenagers log on to their favorite s... ... middle of paper ... ...ial Networking Tips.” Reviews & Age Ratings. Common Sense Media, 17 Oct. 2011. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. O’Keefe, Gwenn Schurgin, and Kathleen Clarke-Pearson. “The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families.” The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families. Pediatrics, 28 Mar. 2011. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. Partridge, Stephanie. “Social Network Dangers: The Dark Side of Social Networks.” Child Safety. More4Kids, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. Tahnk, Jeana Lee. “13 Tips for Monitoring Kids’ Social Media.” Parenting.com. Parenting, n.d. Web. 27 Feb. 2014. Taylor, Dr. Jim. “The Bad, the Ugly, and the Good of Children’s Use of Social Media.” The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 28 May 2013. Web. 26 Feb. 2014. “University of the PACIFIC.” Online Social Networking Dangers and Benefits. University of the Pacific, n.d. Web. 25 Feb. 2014.
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All in all, adolescents can severely be harmed when they use social media. The negative impacts of social media include causing children to lack face-to-face communications, be absent from indispensable experiences, and undergo emotional suffering. All of these effects of social media would make the lives of children difficult. Since using social media is such an unhealthy activity, we all should reduce our time using it and spend more time in the real world. If we do so, we may have a brighter
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“What is interesting is the power and the impact of social media... So we must try to use social media in a good way.”(Yousafzai) Many believe that the negative use of social media is one of the major problems not only in America but in the world. When social media is overused or not properly used, problems can occur for a person no matter the age or socioeconomic class. One of today’s major issues is teenagers and their use of social media.
Unfortunately, children are being exposed the most on social media and are oblivious to it. From the moment children are born into the world of technology, their lives are being shared on social media. In Nancy Jo Sales’ book, American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers, she went around the country conducting interviews, researching the impacts of social media, and observing different social situations. According to many studies done by internet security firms, thousands of pictures of a child will be posted of them by age five. Almost ninety-five percent of kids will have pictures surfaced of them by age two. Never before have the ups and downs of growing up been present for everybody to see (Sales 32). Every monumental
The usage of the Internet over the years has become something of second nature in today’s world. Everywhere people go they are exposed to the Internet whether they can help it or not. As “smartphones” become more and more incorporated into our everyday lives we are almost forced to use the Internet. The endless amount of Internet access that kids have today leave a wide landscape as to what they are seeing on the Internet, mainly from these social networking sites. In a quote from Sheldon and Geyorgyan’s work stating, “Facebook, with its 21 million registered users and 1.6 billion page views each day, is one of the fastest growing social network sites” (pg. 2). This also
Certain individuals have a difficult time making new friends, either because they are shy, or just because society has deemed them to be “different” or “weird”. The Internet helps individuals overcome those barriers while socializing on the Internet. Most use social networking sites such as: Twitter, Facebook, and Tumblr. According to the supporters of social networking, these websites allow teenagers to socialize and make friends with peers they normally would not approach (Social Network Websites, n.d.). It seems their shyness melts away behind a computer screen and they are able to have any identity they want, and even find others with the same interests. On the other hand, it is argued that the Internet is dangerous. Sexual predators and pedophiles can join social networking sites too easily, and use websites to entice minors into meeting them in person. It is also argued that spending too much time on the Internet can stunt social growth (Social Network Websites, n.d.). The amount ...
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We live in a world that has become addicted and dedicated toward social media and it is driving America’s youth into the ground. Teenagers and adults are so wrapped up in social media that is runs their lives every day. Constantly people are checking their phones for the latest on social networks. They have to see pictures, tweets, statuses, comments, likes, and the list goes on and on. Social media is becoming the focus point in the modern American society that it is beginning to control people’s social skills, communication skills, and their livelihood.
Social media has only been easily accessible on our decade, but has boomed in popularity and user use. It has taken over our society and culture providing a new channel to connect with the world in real-time. While, social media has many advantages -- especially in providing resources and knowledge to the public, it has many downsides as well, including not providing enough protection for our youths. As such, we see the rise of addiction to social media, cyberbullying, and negative body images. We need to push our government, schools, and families to educate our youth on internet usage. With technology’s increasing growth rate and that fact that technology will be our future, it is pertinent to teach our children how to use social media in a responsible manner.
There has been controversy as to whether parents should limit the use of social media by teenagers. Teenagers feel that there is no need to limit the use of their social media networking, but on the other hand parents should feel the need to limit their use and also keep track of their teen’s social networking. Social media has allowed to be connected with their peers, teens who post positive status are more likely to be involved in extracurricular activities, and to many teens putting up “selfies” is a self confidence boost; however, too much social media can affect students GPA in school, cyber bulling can affect social health. Social media networks can give out personal information.
Facebook remains one of the most used sites among American teens. Social media is easily accessible to anyone and everyone. Social media has advanced immensely in the last decade. Technology has advanced so quickly that parents cannot keep up with new content. For example, there was a site called Myspace that was very popular and now Facebook has taken over. The constant changing of these sites can make it hard for adults to stay up to date and current with sites their children visit. Parents and children need to be cautious when it comes to social media and the use of devices. Sites can be fun if they are used safely; however, they can also quickly become a