Against my position: The availability of using social networking makes it hard for child to communicate with others on a physical perspective and takes away from letting them enjoy other activities

Argument #1: Social Networking benefits children in ways of communicating more and being creative

-         "This allows for even more interactions that may not have been possible or even existed before, creating outlets and communities. For example, it can benefit people that have trouble with in-person contact, minority or marginalized groups, or people that have been through the same trauma. It sometimes displays the best of humanity, with uplifting stories or messages. In this regard, social media creates a positive impact on the world, benefiting the social  aspect of a person’s well-being" (Kondapalli 1).

    -         "For young people who like to write or create graphics and digital designs, social media is an ideal place to share their work and get encouragement and feedback from others. Teens can come up with fresh, innovative ideas, and get instant feedback. In this way, social media can be a tool for creative teens" (May 1).

 

-         "Twenty-five percent say social media makes them feel less lonely (compared with 3 percent who say more); 18 percent say it makes them feel better about themselves (compared with 4 percent who say worse); and 16 percent say it makes them feel less depressed (compared with 3 percent who say more)" (Knorr 2).

 Argument #2: Children don't need supervision when it comes to social networking

-         “I firmly believe that children need to learn how to manage their own online presence — what to say, share, download, upload, and what not to say, share, and upload” (Shwartz 1). 

 

-         “No amount of spying on our kids is going to make them safer. In fact, it can lead to a host of unwanted consequences, like building mutual distrust between you and your children. It can backfire and encourage them to try even harder to hide risky

         behavior because they know you’re looking for it” (Shwartz 5).

 

-         " Social media sites allow teens to accomplish online many of the tasks that are important to them offline: staying connected with friends and family, making new friends, sharing pictures, and exchanging ideas. Social media participation also can offer adolescents deeper benefits that extend into their view of self, community, and the world, including" (O’Keeffe and Clarke-Pearson 801).


Sources


    Kondapalli, Sanjana. "Social Media has Positive Effects on Mental Health." University Wire, Feb 13, 2019, pp.1-3. ProQuest, http://libproxy.adelphi.edu/login?url=https://search-proquest-com.libproxy.adelphi.edu/docview/2179127885?accountid=8204.

 

    May, Lauren. “Positive Effects of Social Media on Your Teen.” Family Orbit Blog, 19 July 2019, pp.1-6. https://www.familyorbit.com/blog/the-positive-effects-of-social-media-on-your-teen/.

 

    Shwartz, Alon. “Why You Should Never Cyber-Snoop on Your Kids, According to a Tech Expert.” Fatherly, 30 Sept. 2019, pp. 1-12. https://www.fatherly.com/love-money/monitoring-kids-online-activity-doesnt-help/.

 

    Knorr, Caroline. “Perspective | New Report: Most Teens Say Social Media Makes Them Feel Better, Not Worse, about Themselves.” The Washington Post, WP Company, 29 Mar. 2019, pp. 1-4. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/parenting/wp/2018/09/13/new-report-most-teens-say-social-media-makes-them-feel-better-not-worse-about-themselves/.

 

    O'Keeffe, Gwenn Schurgin, and Kathleen Clarke-Pearson. “The Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families.” Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics, 1 Apr. 2011, https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/127/4/800.