The Dark Sides of Social Networking

The Dark Sides of Social Networking

By: Caroline Koskie

The power of social media is truly astonishing:

Marketing

Worldwide Communication

Voicing Yourself

Mass Promotion

Broadcasting

93% of teens between the ages 12-‐17 go online.

online predators

damaged reputa>ons

Today the power of social media has been used in both posi6ve and nega>ve ways.

cyber bullying

pornography

Having a Voice

The internet is a place where people can gain social confidence and voice their opinions.

What would you do if your voice was taken from you or ridiculed?

Over half of adolescents and teens have been bullied online

..and about the same number have engaged in cyber bullying.

The effects of cyber bullying can have las>ng harm on adolescents.

online abuse can lead to anxiety, depression, and even suicide.

The things we post online may remain permanently on the web.

One mistake can result in damaged reputa6on and self esteem.

These mistakes can result in guilt and isola6on.

Once things are circulated on the Internet, they may resurface at later 6mes.

Be careful what you post online.

Children may not know what they should and shouldn’t share with

strangers online.

Their Name School

Extra Curricular Ac6vi6es

Neighborhood Address

How do we know who to trust?

Children and teens should have online boundaries.

25% of children have been exposed to unwanted pornographic material online. -‐ Crimes Against Children Research Center

The Internet can s6ll be fun with some safety

The power of social networking can have consequences

but it can also increase the greater good of society when used cau>ously.

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