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Kids on social media these days don’t think about what could happen if they do something wrong. Kids do a lot of bad things, even adults did bad things when they were kids too, adults need to teach kids that bad things can go bad if you do something wrong. Kids grow up and see bad things online and social media, and those things get a lot of people's attention. So then kids start to do those bad things and then it starts to grow and everyone see’s them. Then you get caught what do you do now?…

The popularity of the internet in recent years has led to the rise of a vast amount of social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. These sites give their users the ability to present and record their lives online and make it available to others to inspect. This usage is generally harmless, however a small percent of people use social media dishonestly by creating fake accounts in the effort to deceive others and boost their own egos in the process. This is shown in the direct cinema…

Throughout Twenge's argument calls upon different statistics to convince readers that smartphones have destroyed an entire generation.“Only about 56% of high school seniors in 2015 went out on dates.” The way dating works within the iGeneration is when they first talk they “prefer texting” to get to know each other then they will decide if they want to go out and actually spend time with each other. She also brings up how jobs have changed throughout the years. “In the late 1970’s, 77% of high…

What is happening? Our world is overrun with technology, and it is developing with incredible speed. At this time, the teenagers have become addicted to technology, and they are constantly immersed in technological advancements that promote non-stop communication and instant gratification, whether through cell phones, gaming systems, laptops, or MP3 players. Are these technological advancements a good thing? In “Don’t Limit Your Teen’s Screen Time”, Chris Bergman states the reasons why don’t…

Why Wikipedia Should Be Allowed in Schools By Pedro Torres Wikipedia is used by everyone. It is the 7th most used site in the world, with an average of around 800 million views per month (as of March 2016). The site has what is one of, if not THE largest database of information available to mankind. Yet, in most schools across the country, it’s not allowed to be used for research in an essay or project. Why? Many teachers claim that Wikipedia is “unreliable and factually incorrect”. Since…

Have you ever thought about how some kids get famous on Youtube? Kids are filming themselves doing dangerous stunts to get famous online, and many kids are getting hurt in the process. Some people think that social media sites like Youtube are to blame. Others think that social media is not to blame. Youtube does remove dangerous videos but other people think that Youtube has to be stricter to keep more kids safe. Kids are getting hurt everyday by challenges on Youtube, but is it really…

Some parents and professionals characterized the younger generation's online reading habits as more time browsing, non-linear reading, and reading more selectively, while less time is spent on in-depth reading. In "Reading Literature Makes Us Smarter and Nicer", Annie Murphy Paul, a magazine journalist, argues that people who read literature are more likely to be empathetic and understanding other people's perspective. She claims that the younger generation is being cheated by their digital…

Technology is changing the world at an exponential rate. A fun fact about technology is that “There are 6.8 billion people on the planet and 4 billion of them use a mobile phone. Only 3.5 billion of them use a toothbrush”(Zelikman). New devices and apps are invented everyday around the world. These new devices and apps have the ability to change how we see and experience life in this world. Some surmise this is a blessing, others surmise it is a burden, and more others think it is both.…

Sexting amongst teenagers today is more common. Especially with the assistance of many upgraded devices such as iPhone. On an iPhone, today you can practically do anything. Teenagers can send pictures, videos and even emojis to express their feelings. They also can screenshot and screen record has well. Ultimately sexting is not unusual amongst newer generations, because the upgraded devices allows anything at the touch of a button. When a teenager is sexting, and sends their nude to their…

The world is moving very quickly and technology is a part of our regular lives today. They help us each day with things like weather, checking bank information, entertainment and communication. However, it is no doubt that they can be distracting. We have become very dependent on our devices and sometimes it is hard to let go and live in the moment. High school students definitely benefit from cell phones, but it is also becoming a problem for the school and for teachers. The main concern…