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Monday, March 28, 2011

Trends: Like Everything Else, There Are Both Positive & Negative Aspects To Young People Participating In Social Media

EdConnections Posted by Dan S. Martin
The tide cannot be resisted.  An increasing number of young people live in a parallel universe of sorts----the world of social media.

Granted, many adults are as engaged in social media as the teens...as are many pre-teens.  There are so many issues to consider regarding young people and these new ways to communicate. 

"Change is inevitable.  Except from vending machines."

We adults must try to keep abreast of these changes which so affect our young people.  In one sense to protect them; In another to guide their experience to positive ends!

A rather lengthy effort, by Parenting Magazine, to tackle the subject can be accessed by clicking the image below.  It is worth a read!



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Posted at 4:55 PM Keywords: Trends , Texting , Social Media , Parenting Magazine , Cell Phones , Electronic Devices 1 Comments

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