Today's teens and college students are what researchers call digital natives, or the iGeneration, a generation constantly connected to the Internet and Facebook, texting and instant messaging.
Parents, who are thinking of ways to secretly monitor their child's social networking, are wasting their time, a new study has suggested.
Post this, comment on that. Social media are a part of the daily routines of many adults and children. And the identifiable pros and cons of social networking among kids are beginning to emerge, according to a presentation at the American Psychological Association meeting.
The new research suggests that overuse of media and technology can negatively affect health of children and teens, especially with psychological disorders- making users more likely to experience anxiety and depression.
How does a parent best raise a teen growing in a culture of constant communication they just don't understand?
"Kids are still kids, and kids need parents. Good parenting is linked to everything good all the way though your life," says Larry Rosen, a researcher at California State University and author of "REWIRED: Understanding the iGeneration and the Way They Learn" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010).
The news is both good and bad, according to Larry Rosen who's been studying the effect of technology on people for more than 25 years. Recently, he's done several studies on how the social networking site affects children.
While teens who use Facebook more often show more narcissistic tendencies, they also have chances to learn how to socialize, particularly shy teens. And while Facebook can be distracting, negatively impacting teen grades, social networking can also provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students.
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