Why social media should have better age restrictions In recent years the world has become very accepting; some might even go as far as to say overly accepting to the convenience of social media. There are a number of different applications, and websites that are available to us for example: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Vine, Tumblr, Snapchat, Kik, and Pinterest to name a few. These different venues provide a means of communication, reconnecting with long-lost friends and family, networking for
their age on social media because there would be no need. If the children looking for social media accounts were not barred by such restricts as parental consent, then they would be treated with a child friendly profile setting where only family and friends would be able to see the child’s profile. The issue with lying about something as significant as age online is that it can be dangerous to one or both parties. All too often does the media release a story wherein a minor lies about age online
are the leaders of the future, and we will have a large responsibility in said future. Shouldn’t we be allowed to choose what world we want to live (and die) in later on? If we live in a country that we have options to change, we can perform better and focus more, as you probably feel more comfortable in an environment you chose to be in. My three points are: Appeal to younger votes to in turn receive more votes Younger people's optimism can help make better choices Younger voters would give the government
Social media platforms have many benefits if it is used in the correct manner. Social media companies are always trying to endorse the next best product and influence everyone and anyone to use it. Some of these companies have strict policies in place in order to protect their reputation and uphold ethical guidelines as a responsible business. Not all social media platform have these strict ethical guidelines and tend to care only about the profit gains and obtaining a high marketable profile
feed off college students. Their advertising is directed at underage drinkers, and many college students fall into that category. So, why do these young adults drink? The answer is in the ads, the alcohol companies are promoting fun times and joyous lives. Therefore, the underage students see drinking as a social norm and think they might even have a better life after they start drinking. Nonetheless, people know the cold hard truth about alcohol, it is an unhealthy and even deadly substance
As the first mention, this will forever be an ongoing debate. All children are not the same and their cognitive development differs from those their age. Technology has also been used to help aid in the development of children. Initially, some educators were concerned that computers might reduce socialization. “Researchers suggest that instead, computers may increase the amount of communication and positive interaction between children (Clements, 1994; Haugland & Wright, 1997). For example, Muller
I remember the warm summer days and the feeling of joy and have no worries in the world. The days of getting off the bus greeted by the warmth of the sun and the cool breeze. Those are they days I like to remember, the days before worry and despair, before stress and sadness. I remember the day it all started, the night my parents told us they were separating, the ground beneath me was crumbling, the warmth was fading away and clouds were rolling in on the horizon. This came as a shock to nine year
based on talent and other abilities too, but those portions of the contest do not count near as much as the girls physical beauty. In pageants that do consider talents, such as dancing, the dances are often very provocative and inappropriate for their age. Infact, there are even shows s like “Toddlers in Tiaras” that show the insanity of the pageants. In one episode of the eye opening show, a
several social networking sites, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and Pinterest. With all these easily accessible via laptop or smartphone, many kids and teenagers have created accounts that they frequently use. In fact, social media is how most people pass the time now. With these sites also come many potential threats, posing the question, should minors be allowed to create personal web pages? Although there are some positives to children and teenagers having social media accounts
current day society, and the media has immersed through it. Media has both positively and negatively affected society. Children have become immensely influenced by the changes that media has introduced. Because children's minds are so sensitive to information, media has had a profound effect on their lives. Today we as parents need to direct our attention towards informing our children about the negative impacts of social media and take action in preventing specific types of media, while restricting the