Can you imagine a life without Social media?
Of course, answer will be “NO”. Social media has changed our life and the way
to interact with each other. But what’s the impact of social media on children?
Do you worry your kid spends all their time online? Does it concern you how it
might affect them?
In today’s world, social media helps to
bring people closer and to make the world more comfortable.
Today, young kids play with electronic
devices like smart phones and tablets. Social media is an active part of our
life. However, as a parent, you need to know how social media effects on child
development. It’s important for you to learn and accept these new technologies
so that you can relate to your kid.
Social media has so many positive effects,
like;
It helps to connect with extended family and
friends. It also helps to learn new things, exchange ideas. It provides an
effective platform for enhancing your child’s knowledge. It motivates children
to get better at communication.
While Social media also has a dark side as
well;
Young minds are moldable, and social media
can mold the thinking of your child or behavior. There is no control on the searches.
Such situations can cause to children bumping into harmful or graphic websites
that may affect their thinking process.
Cyber bullying is another growing trend
among social media websites which is very dangerous. Waste of time. We agree
that social media is good, but spending too much time can also affect your
child negatively and often lead to social media addiction.
As a parent, you need to make sure your
child spends quality time on social media and gaining positive result. Keep an
eye on what sites your child accesses. Educate them about the pros and cons of
social media. Make sure that your child may not be addicted of Social media.
We should use social media as for fun,
learning and a happy our young ones.
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