A group of
students were hanging out in my office laughing and talking in my office one
morning – a pretty normal occurrence. As one of the students walked out, he
said, “Man, this is like facebook in real life!”
This
generation is so wired, so connected technologically that many are lacking in
social skills. When I was in school, if the teacher finished early, we were
quick to chat with our friends. This generation’s default seems to be to grab
their phones or ipods.
As a mom, I
want to help my daughter to find balance when it comes to technology, but this
is easier said than done. I’d love to hear from some of you about what you are
doing to help your children balance social media with “real life.”
Labels: Fun Stuff, Mental Health
