Do u guys think social media is bad for kids?

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youngmix · Accepted Answer

Is this a social media site?
I think that the vast majority of social media programs have very little to offer humanity, especially when I consider the cost-benefit ratio. I don't want to trade a bunch of my personal information for access to conversations, or broadcasted ideas from people I don't care about. I can speak to whom I wish over the phone, and I can meet people in other ways. I also do not wish to waste my time scrolling forever, looking at a digital picture album of other people's lives that I used to know.

It seems like a massive obituary to me. And it's a waste of server space, and the energy and materials needed to maintain said server racks.

On the positive end, we have been able to track some very interesting behavior, and predict the concentration of infections based upon social media data. So that's kind of a positive.

AmandaYVR · Accepted Answer

Yes because teen suicide is way up, especially with girls. They really can't handle all that social media is, unfortunately. And it's used for bullying so much.

They should teach classes about understanding the bigger picture. (Do they?) I know the curriculum is apparently already full, but this is important stuff. When I was in junior high one of my favourite classes was Consumer Education. We learned how not to get scammed and whatnot. The teacher was great, so entertaining, too. But nowadays, kids need to be taught about celebrity, comparisons and competition, the illusion that people put forward on social media, the highlights of their life. It's all a facade.

DaveJord · Accepted Answer

Yup... social media or social engineering, oh wait they both might be the same thing.

So let's say there is some looney too with crack pot theories and just straight creepy. So as a parent you'd try to keep this away from your kids right? Well that guys on social media and has like 500 thousands followers... so he must be cool right?

How check girl out on Instagram she's so beautiful in half naked photos talking about he Only Fans account, with 1 million followers... she must be cool right?

How many followers does mom and dad have.. like none? 🤔

HighValue · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is bad for them.

1. It exposes them to inappropriate content at a young age. (6th grade students watch porn now).

2. Liberals spread their lies and agenda to the young kids that don't even understand how to tell a lie from the truth in many occasions.

3. Social media promotes bad morals and behavior such as racism against Whites and Asians, promotes sexism against men, promotes hate and violence against Christians, Whites and Asians, promotes promiscuity, drugs, etc.

hahahmm · Answer

Not only is it bad for kids, it's bad for society. Females especially like attention.. it's like a drug. Social media is like giving everybody a mountain of cocaine and then being surprised when you end up with a bunch of drug addicts who neglect normal/healthy things in life or who do anti-social stuff. But we were told that the most important thing is how we feel and ourselves so I guess it's a natural development... as western society swirls around the drain. I wouldn't be surprised if western society collapsed within the next 10 years.

Oigit · Answer

Social media can be dangers for people at any age. But it's even worse for kids. Simply because kids are far from mentality and emotionally developed. So the negative effects that social media can have on people are going to magnified and potentially do long term mental health damage at an early age.

There have been studies done both in the US and internationally that have shown social media can negatively effect a persons mental health and it's even more apparent in kids. So it's not really a coincidence that we have seen a huge uptick on people both young and old being diagnosed with mental health issues both during and after the rise of social media.

qwert1234 · Answer

Without proper guidance? Yes.

Parents should explain to their children what they see on social media are most likely the means - either it's the best, or the worse.

Example - not all people go and stay on vacations.

And parents should also note that not all they see are true. Not getting politically, but if they see ingredients being fed into a food grinder and comes out as a pizza - I mean... lol

Another thing is what they see is only a fraction of reality. Unlike books, newspapers, social media only shows you what you want to see. You join a group, ofcourse most people on that group will have the same idea.

An example, if you join a group for flat earth - of course everything there will point that the earth, is flat.

Anonymous · Answer

Social media is about the biggest social experiment that humans have collective embarked upon. It's still so new the world hasn't caught up yet so it's difficult to have an informed opinion.

I have one anyway of course and my view is that in its current form it encourages bad behaviour and the stories of misuse with children and teenagers in particular is not at all good. Quite happy my kids are not interested.

I wonder what attracts so many to your kids and ultimately what message it gives them. Perhaps it reflects well on you and your life. Live and let live, and all that...

The_Shadow_Dweller · Answer

Its a funny thing as it is in the hands of the kids to use it as a good thing or as a bad thing.

But practically speaking, kids honestly do not know what is good or bad for them. Hence we need to do that filtration for them, at least for now.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Nope. There are many reasons why it's not, if one's smart they will realise this and outweighs any issues like cyber bullying or whatever argument one wants to come up with for why it's just bad.
You'll find many people will just say it is bad without much thought to it.

Crafteroon · Answer

Too much of anything can be bad. Anything done too young can be bad. Anything without proper guides and instructions can be bad.

Social media can be good if told where it's normal to be at certain ages, if told what is acceptable and safe to tell and believe there, and if boundaries are set on how much time you can spend there.

Most parents do only some of these things or none of them to their children. Most adults know some or none of these things about social media.

Luopio27 · Answer

This video says it all in 2 minutes: You go to a middle school that allows phones at breaks, all you see is everyone on their phones. Thats social suicide.

athlete_7 · Answer

No its not but restricting their sites is a good idea leave the restriction after 13 . Tbh u can't stop kids if they dont know their freinds will tell. So yep. But u can slightky reatrict it at home. After some time remove the restriction when u realise they are mature enough.

Sleevey · Answer

Yes. It’s bad fir everyone but kids need live people to interact with, social media is a drug, proven addictive. If you want well adjusted kids, throw the pc out the window and take away the smart phones.

Avicenna · Answer

Without a doubt. It allows adults to contact them who otherwise wouldn't be able to, it increases young people's insecurities and distracts them from being a kid.

ZS007 · Answer

yesssss I remember when I was 10 watching mostly Jlo and shaki on yt and way later on made an insta that had no bots and shit was no place to show of your body but more artistic.

spartan55 · Answer

It's bad for everyone, particularly girls from ages 12-30

Guy13 · Answer

Yes it is out of control and horrible. Look at this site...

Deathraider · Answer

It can be bad. I mean I think if anything, it’s parents responsibility to be aware of current trends and what their kids might be viewing. I mean there’s good and there’s bad stuff on any site.

hyperben · Answer

yep, but you can't protect them from it forever, its bad but its the shape of the world we have created for them, sucks really!

ccs884 · Answer

yes. ruins self esteem. it also leaves people open to cyber bullying.

Blackcosmo · Answer

Yes unless they're mature enough and even then things won't be perfect.

BCRanger10 · Answer

Yep. That's a big reason why my wife and I won't allow our son to use it when he is of age.

exitseven · Answer

hello_ Of course it is bad for kids. It is the main reason there are so many screwed up kids today.

FilmGuy93 · Answer

Ugh... yeah. Social Media is horrible for kids.

Fuentes · Answer

I don't think kids should have social media until 7th grade.

Jamesshinobi · Answer

id rather my kids had cancer then social media. its bad for adults.

Imsmurter1 · Answer

Well they need to expose themselves to the real world at some capacity but also within healthy limits.

clampfan101 · Answer

I think it’s getting worse than before, at least. Why? One word… “Woke” 🙄

Anonymous · Answer

It’s one of the most destructive things ever cooked up.

Anonymous · Answer

yes I do, they should be playing outside, building forts, going swimming etc.

BeMuse · Answer

It's bad for everyone.

Snsl153 · Answer

Social media is bad for everyone.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

It's bad for everyone!!

kao118 · Answer

Yes absolutely

Rockstarrrrr · Answer

Short answer... Yes

LztutuIsCute · Answer

Yeah. It's zombifying them.

LilyByte · Answer

if u spend too much time on it ye

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Yes for some kids it is bad

panamared1 · Answer

Can be if left unrestricted

Brad951 · Answer

I don’t think it’s bad

TheMajesticKing777 · Answer

Of course

shortster · Answer

Entirely.

Abdulwahh · Answer

It has negatives yes

NeffexSelfMade · Answer

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