Pros Of Social Media

Social Media Today

Social media is evolving in the world around us, and we need to learn how to evolve with it.

When it comes to parenting, social media is usually the last thing a parent wants to introduce their children to. Social media has its flaws, but there is a correct way to use social media and an incorrect way. Parents are so focused on keeping technology away from their kids, but social media has become a significant part of how we as humans live our day to day life. As someone who uses social media on a daily basis I understand why some parents may be worried. It is inevitable to shelter children from the use of social media because as time goes on it is only becoming a stronger platform for communication. According to StaySafeOnline.org, the best way to stay safe is to be cautious about how much personal information one shares on social media, and to always be honest when one is feeling uncomfortable. Social media is evolving in the world, which makes it nearly impossible to neglect it. Schools have even began using forms of social media, which makes it very important to have some background knowledge on how to properly and safely use social media. Social media has become the new normal for this generation, so it is necessary to teach kids how to properly use social media instead of treating it as some sort of horrible thing. There are always going to be people on the internet that do not have good intentions but refusing to let ones child learn the good from bad will only end in a more unsafe social media environment because they will not know what to look for. People need to be taught about what actions to take when they are introduced to a bad situation online. Some actions one can take would include blocking, removing, or reporting the person making them feel uncomfortable. It is important to teach children how to be safe, while still giving them the freedom to explore. Social media may have its ups and downs, but there is one thing that holds true no matter what. Social media brings people together from all over the world. It is so amazing to be able to see how other people live, and to see their views on things In times like these, it is important now, more than ever to be able to reach out to people who are going through the same things as we are. The world is evolving whether we like it or not. — Leah Emineth, General Reporter

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