Our teenagers grow up in the world where their popularity is directly proportional to the number of ‘likes’ and ‘dislikes’
Social-networking sites have taken world by storm. In recent past, they played an important political role and led to revolutions. But a lot of concerns have been voiced about their usage in our lives. However, one major issue that has been overlooked is the changing mindset of the youth due to these social networking sites.
The adolescence stage shapes outlook, personality and moulds into what they will be in future. So they grow up in the world where their popularity is directly proportional to the number of ‘likes’ and the ‘....have comment’ to photoshop-enhanced profile picture and live with people constantly competing for the coveted title of the king/queen of the virtual world, it is bound to have a profound impact on the psyche of entire generation. The focus and time our young generation spend on creating ‘brand’ on these social networking sites, is a standing testimony to the awakening of narcissism in them.
At any hangout or get-together more time is spent on clicking snaps and updating rather than enjoying the event. The photos are uploaded within an hour, and then begin the flood of ‘likes’ and ‘comments’. The social networking sites and the culture they have created is thus a breeding ground for a vain, self-obsessed younger generation. We forget that we chose the people we want to interact with on these sites. So the validity of the...
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