Social media is more addictive than alcohol and cigarettes; it provides us with pitiful, temporary pleasures that numb us. The addiction has only gotten stronger and we all know that addictions can be dangerous. They can threaten the relationships we have with others, the way we see ourselves, and our sexuality. Over 80% of Americans watch television daily. Though television is more [accessible] it is not the only form of media that influences our daily lives, of course. Movies, online pictures, magazines, ads, and celebrity performances also play a great role in getting media’s message across to us.
Relationships Over time, technology, the Internet, and the media have advanced and altered the way we build relationships. On one hand, they allow us to share our personal lives and connect with those near and far but on the other, there are adverse effects and negative impacts. [What is social media?] Though social media is well developed and beneficial, we continue to experience problems with the virtual world that affect our lives emotionally and physically. [Add something about addiction.] As our addiction dives deeper into the world of social media we become detached from personal relationships.
Body Image
We are absolutely bombarded with media …show more content…
In my opinion, the clear message of this book is, “Attention from an abuser is better than no attention at all.” Many accept our culture’s story about sexuality. “Sex is only for fun,” “Sex has no consequences,” and that “Sex is nothing more than a simple physical act.” Sexuality is spreading across the country like wildfire. We call it freedom to do what you want, when you want, how you want, with whom you want but the truth is the attitude of the sexual revolution actually robs us of our dignity. When garbage is dumped into our seas we roar in rage but applaud when Hollywood pours poison into our
Relationships Over time, technology, the Internet, and the media have advanced and altered the way we build relationships. On one hand, they allow us to share our personal lives and connect with those near and far but on the other, there are adverse effects and negative impacts. [What is social media?] Though social media is well developed and beneficial, we continue to experience problems with the virtual world that affect our lives emotionally and physically. [Add something about addiction.] As our addiction dives deeper into the world of social media we become detached from personal relationships.
Body Image
We are absolutely bombarded with media …show more content…
In my opinion, the clear message of this book is, “Attention from an abuser is better than no attention at all.” Many accept our culture’s story about sexuality. “Sex is only for fun,” “Sex has no consequences,” and that “Sex is nothing more than a simple physical act.” Sexuality is spreading across the country like wildfire. We call it freedom to do what you want, when you want, how you want, with whom you want but the truth is the attitude of the sexual revolution actually robs us of our dignity. When garbage is dumped into our seas we roar in rage but applaud when Hollywood pours poison into our