SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES GOOD OR BAD?

BY GROUP 5
MEMBERS
Ashish, Aditya. G, Varun.D, Vanshika
POSITIVE FEATURES OF NETWORKING SITES

 It enables us to share our thoughts, vision about

someone/something.
 It is also a way to strengthen our relation with
someone.
 Social sites like face book, twitter, Google+ and
even blog also help us to connect with the world
and know what is going through out the world.
NEGATIVE FEATURES OF SOCIAL SITES
 Social networking sites can also affect the life of a
Person in a negative way.
 Overuse of these sites can adversely affect our
studies, health and even our attitude towards life.
 People also have an influence from their friends in a
negative way.
 ONLINE CRIMES
 Cyber Bullying- Cyber bullying refers to threatening someone
through a network site. Cyber bullying has been a common crime
around the world and there are also some cases of cyber bullying in
which the victims committed suicide.
 Identity Theft- Identity theft is a form of stealing another
person's identity in which one pretends to be someone else by
assuming their identity. It is done to access resources or obtain
credit on behalf of others. the victim can suffer adverse
consequences if he/she is held accountable.
 Hacking- It is a way to access someone's social account by cracking
his/her password. It is often done to humiliate a person online.
There are many cases in which hacking is involved.
PRESENT USE OF SOCIAL SITES
 Today many children between 12-18 use face book for
more than 4 hours. In India 76% teenagers use face book
everyday.
 We should not use these sites for too long as they are not
good for us. Sharing our thoughts is a good thing but
excessive using of these sites is harmful.
 We should instead use it for a good cause like having a
meeting with teachers who are in face book and ask
questions from them.
SHOULD SOCIAL MEDIA BE AVOIDED?
 No, social media does not have to be completely avoided.
However, the more aware users are to the potential threats and
dangers, the more protection they have against them. Social
media is a new method of social interaction in this age of
information, and to ignore it would only isolate you from
social communication, and the plenty of useful or enjoyable
aspects of social networking. The point here is to be on guard,
be vigilant, and be aware of the ways in which social media
can be dangerous.
IS SOCIAL NETWORKING HAS GOOD OR BAD
IMPACT ON KIDS?

 Social media present risks and benefits to children but parents

who try to secretly monitor their kids’ activities online are wasting
their time, according to a presentation at the 119th Annual
Convention of the American Psychological Association.
 “While nobody can deny that Facebook has altered the
landscape of social interaction, particularly among young
people, we are just now starting to see solid psychological
research demonstrating both the positives and the negatives,”
said Larry D. Rosen, PhD, professor of psychology at
California State University, Dominguez Hills.
HOW SOCIAL NETWORKS HELP OUR KIDS?
 Young adults who spend more time on Facebook are
better at showing “virtual empathy” to their online
friends. 
 Online social networking can help introverted
adolescents learn how to socialize behind the safety of
various screens, ranging from a two-inch smartphone to
a 17-inch laptop. 
 Social networking can provide tools for teaching in
compelling ways that engage young students.
HOW SOCIAL NETWORKS CAN HARM OUR KIDS?

 Teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic

tendencies while young adults who have a strong Facebook presence
show more signs of other psychological disorders, including
antisocial behaviors, mania and aggressive tendencies.  
 Daily overuse of media and technology has a negative effect on the
health of all children, preteens and teenagers by making them more
prone to anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders, as
well as by making them more susceptible to future health problems.
  Facebook can be distracting and can negatively impact learning.
Studies found that middle school, high school and college students
who checked Facebook at least once during a 15-minute study
period achieved lower grades. 
PREVENTION
  Children under the age of 13 should not be using the internet
without some form of parental supervision. Most social
network web sites have a minimum age limit so that young
children cannot make profiles. However, it is easy to fool these
systems. Make sure they are not entering too much private
data, such as their home address or what school they go to.
Just as it is simple for a young child to fake their age online, it
is easy for a potential predator to fake a profile claiming to
have the same interests as, and be the same age as, your child.
GUIDENCE FOR PARENTS

. “If you feel that you have to use some sort of

computer program to surreptitiously monitor your
child's social networking, you are wasting your time.
Your child will find a workaround in a matter of
minutes,” he said. “You have to start talking about
appropriate technology use early and often and build
trust, so that when there is a problem, whether it is
being bullied or seeing a disturbing image, your child
will talk to you about it.”