Week 4 Writing Homework
- September 22, 2024
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WRITING HOMEWORK : Should kids under 13 be allowed to have their own social media accounts? Write a persuasive essay arguing your position. Use at least 5 vocabulary words from the list in your writing. (400 words)
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Imagine a life where kids under 13 are banned from having their own social media accounts. How would you feel if you cannot have your own social media accounts to use Facebooks or Instagram to see the instant feeds posted by your friends? This kind of life must be extremely dull and miserable. So, I wholeheartedly think that kids under 13 should be allowed to have their own social media accounts as they can develop digital literacy skills, broaden their worldview from an early age, continue their learning from home in special circumstances and maintain connections with distant family and friends.
Consider if we deprive kids under 13 of the opportunity to learn digital literacy skills if they are banned from having their own social media accounts? Since we are living in this digital age, having their own social media accounts in an early age can help them develop crucial digital literacy skills, preparing them for a future where online competence is increasingly important. For example, kids under 13 are not too young to learn important digital literacy skills such as online safety, cyberbullying prevention, understanding online privacy settings, creating strong passwords with digital tools and reporting suspicious online activities.
Another reason is that it can broaden children’s worldview from an early age if we allow kids under 13 to have their own social media accounts. American research has shown that 70% of children under 13 years old use social media to learn about different cultures and viewpoints throughout the whole world. As long as they are properly guided in using social media, this early exposure can spark children’s creativity and new ideas, potentially broadening their worldview from an early age.
Moreover, it is fair to prevent kids under 13 from having their social media accounts for online learning due to circumstances beyond their control? For example, during mandatory isolation due to COVID-19, children under 13 who have their own social media accounts made online learning from home possible and easier. Additionally, it also allows them to use their social media accounts to maintain connections with family members, relatives and friends overseas.
In conclusion, kids under 13 should definitely be allowed to have their own social media accounts. This will allow them to develop digital literacy skills, broaden their worldview, continue their online learning from home in special circumstances and maintain connection with distant family and friends. As long as they are properly guided by their parents in using social media, they should be allowed to have their own social media accounts so that they can be trained from an early age to become the children of the 21st century.
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Benjamin Lee
Too Young to Scroll? The Debate on Kids Under 13 and Social Media
Have you ever seen a child glued to a screen? Have you watched their finger move as they scroll from video to video? Have you witnessed an adult give in and hand their phone to them? These are only some points of why I believe Social Media can have a negative influence on kids, as it is irresistible to children, conveys possibly wrong information, data privacy risks, cybersecurity concerns, and age restrictions that aren’t followed.
The allure of social media is irresistible to some children, as they believe online peers, friends and family are living a secret life without them knowing. Pressure to fit in to new schools, be the same as anyone else, and the fear of missing out (FOMO) empowers children even more to be on technology and Social Media. The desire to be heard, become popular, and be proved right is something that happens in many schools, as children want friends, they like to be correct (they sometimes argue about that at home), and may desire different things from adults (For example, some children don’t want to go to school) since we are still developing.
Social Media connects and communicates with far away friends and family, but talking with technology may feel impersonal, slightly uncomfortable, and screen time seems to take away from actually chatting together. The ‘diverse’ perspectives online can be biased, and things previously searched can create an echo chamber, where you only see information from your point of view. Information can also be wrong, falsely said, and doesn’t reflect on what happens in reality. Influencers, as the name suggests, can influence decisions, post clickbait which misleads people, and steal money from you with links, attachments, and even from buying their merchandise!
Cyberbullying is an essential factor in online enjoyment or not. Technology and Social Media makes bullies feel welcome, since they’re secret and hard to hunt down. Children are also very naïve of data, and don’t really care where their information goes or what their digital footprint can do to their technology. Inappropriate content can affect how children develop and grow, but can also negatively impact it by giving kids a lasting mental impression.
However, parents and caretakers can help children handle Social Media properly, which can make kids learn if taught correctly. An equal balance between limiting screen time and respect for their independence can positively affect juveniles. Some ways you can do it is by prioritising face to face talking, set boundaries, and educate them about the diverse reality out there than the limited space online. Overall, Social Media can have a downhill consequence for kids under 13, and it should be restricted and age limits sterner. Though good if accurately tutored, Social Media should not be available for youngsters because of privacy issues, online bullying, and addiction.
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b34fdream
Should kids under 13 be allowed to have their own social media accounts?
Social media platforms has become a crucial part of our lives, but children under 13 having their own social media accounts is still a major problem. Social media offers a digital platform for children to communicate, however, it can also cause things like cyberbullying. Not only does it cause cyberbullying, but also many other risks that outweigh the benefits of social media.
One of the most important concerns is cyberbullying. Being anonymous, bullies will grow stronger, exposing children to harassment that can affect their everyday lives largely. Children are usually not mature enough to endure this, thus resulting in long term health issues.
Furthermore, children’s understanding of data security is limited. They may share private information while being unaware, or even do it just because someone online told them to do so. This could create unsafe digital footprints, that could lead to future repercussions. This naivety makes them too vulnerable to be using social media platforms.
Another significant issue is the impact on children’s developing self esteem. The quest to obtain a certain number of likes of comments can depress children, building their stress and creating unhealthy pressure. This, combined with the impact of popular media influencers, may distort children’s views of reality and their self worth, along with problems about self acceptation.
While proponents argue that knowledge and digital literacy can be enhanced, these skills can be developed in a safer, controlled way. Although it seems restrictive, educational platforms and other online activities can be monitored to help reduce the risks and provide more benefits.
Instead of hurrying to provide children with a social media account, we should stop and educate children about digital citizenship. This includes recognising cyberbullying and learning to navigate the online digital world safely.
In conclusion, while social media has had a positive impact of modern society, children under 13 should be taught to handle social media responsibly, learning to navigate the world safely. By delaying social media use, we can create a safer and better environment online, building a strong foundation of digital citizenship for children, keeping them safe for further online activity in the future.
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Nancy Wang
Should children under 13 have their own accounts?
Have you ever wondered why many young children get harassed or cyber bullied? This is the effects of having their own social media accounts. Many people use social media for entertaining others and posting stuff they believe that will make them popular. Many times, this fails. And when it fails, people get bullied.
Many people are extremely addicted to social media and can’t live a day of it. It is ok to watch social media if you’re under 13 but, creating an account? No way. You might be asking, why is it ok for children to watch social media? Have you ever thought of YouTube? There are many educational videos on YouTube to help you learn and grow.
However, creating a social media account is way too far out. Young children may accidentally include their own name into their account and create an easy password such as ‘1234567’ these passwords are vulnerable to hackers and they might steal personal information about you.
However, if you have an education account created by your school, don’t delete it! They have firewall security and internet at the edge to keep you save. They will block suspicious websites and safe search. In safe search, they will cover up any image that contains inappropriate images like pornography.
My friend, Ryan, who is ten years old, created a discord account called CoralAcrobat61. He was cyberbullied twice and was forced to delete his account. This is why many of us children aren’t armed for the social media world.
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Jayden Pan