Age Appropriate
There are some interesting dynamics at play when we consider the introduction of social media at early ages. I have to tell you that I am truly afriad for my daughter to grow up. Not only because the time that we spend together is going by too fast (it is!). I concerned about the pressures that she will face as a social media user. Back in the dark ages when I was growing up information was shared through rumors. If some had a problem with me I would find out through the grapevine (Someone telling someone else). Eventually, after that point there was a confrontation. Confrontations actually allowed people to address their issues. I must admit that it ended in a altercation, however common ground was built. Social media has flipped the concept of interactions. I heard a study that affirmed 80% of students have been bullied at some point by their peers. As a parent, I will need to be extremely involved an up to date on technology to make sure that my child does not experience this. I have also considered not letting my child have social media accounts until she reaches 17 years old. I know it will be difficult to prevent this from happening, but I think it will serve to keep my childs focus on education and not be bombarded with social media constraints. To my many followers I would like to know. How young is too young to have a social media account?
