Let’s not ignore the positives of social media! It’s not all doom and gloom.
Examples From My Own Life
I contemplated this as I drove my 5-year-old to his first hip-hop dance class (he is in a class with 3 of his kindergarten friends and the adorable level reached…OMG). TikTok in particular has normalized, even celebrates (even monetizes!) men dancing. If my son loves hip hop dancing well into his teens, I believe there will be no negative stigma or social pressure for him to stop as there was back when I was in school. Social media deserves a lot of credit for that.
I also see positives with social media when I think about staying in touch with distant family or people I’ve met traveling. They are all amazing, but you opportunities to see them in this busy life are limited. With social media you can stay in touch and learn about their life in a way that you probably wouldn’t if you had to write a letter or pick up the phone. It makes me feel closer to them even though we don’t get to see each other often enough.
Access to education. It’s unlimited, free, and high-quality.
Ability to meet new people from around the world that share your interests.
Ability to easily work with contractors from around the world. Sites like UpWork and Fiverr give you access to amazingly talented people who can help you meet your own goals or create fun projects.
Ability to share your art or ideas.
Studies Back This Up
This article explores some more positive impacts of social media.
https://lnkd.in/g6BnnipY
Where do you find the Positives of Social Media?
There are certainly a lot of negatives, but can you think of some more positive aspects of social media you have found in your own life or work? I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.
Education Is Key! Of Course
As always the key to unlocking the positives and limiting the negatives is education!!! Both from parents and teachers.
Contact the Kermode Education team today to see how our eLearning platform can help your kids or your students improve their digital literacy skills.
