Social Networks Are Not as Safe as You Think by: Samantha Dion

   Anyone who owns a computer or any other electronic device may become dependent of it. Our modern society has too much trust in the internet when the truth is, it isn't as safe as we think it is. We are now using the internet  to communicate with others which isn't a bad thing but it becomes a problem to many when speaking online is easier then talking to a person face to face. Also, we are using computers and the internet research information and do shopping a lot faster then usual.

     Our society is too dependent on computers because more and more people from all over the world use social media' and networks to communicate at any hour of the day. Many people rely on this way of communication because they describe it as easier and have more self confidence talking through a computer then having to say what they need to in front of a person. Talking to people online can create a dependence to computers and cause a person to stay online for many hours in the day and at night. 

   Secondly, online shopping may be a faster way to buy products online but is it the best? The online shopping industry is continuously increasing in profit and popularity because people feel it is an easier and faster way to buy things from all over the world. Online shopping may be fun and fast but occasionally the things you buy can simply not be what you aspect. Some online shoppers who give their credit card numbers on online forum's our to create an account can be taken away more money than they think. People are becoming so addicted to the technology they stop thinking about the down side of it.

   Lastly, our society is too dependent  on computers because they have been an essential part of our lives. Peoples' bank accounts and other personal data is found on the internet. If ever a network you are on with personal information is hacked or crashes many different people could have access to your information without you knowing. They could also take money from your bank account. They have become an inportant part of our lives and we use social networks everyday, even at school or for business. Students are often asked to do task on the internet or print and write papers on certain websites.


   To conclude, our society has become to dependent on computers because they are part of our everyday life. We also you them to interact with people at any hour of the day or night. Online shoppers think its a easier and faster way to buy thing but really isn't as safe as they think. We have become so dependent of them we refuse to see the bad sides of the social networks.

Think Before Telling The Truth By: Tristan.S

  "Lying is just a beautiful thing that is ruined by the truth" ( Neil-Patrick Harrison ). Lying is considered a bad thing. I don't think lying is a bad thing. "A little white lie" meaning should we be able to lie without being judge. In many ways people should be able to lie. To protect someone, to stay out of trouble or just to avoid being hurting someone.

First of all, even if it's a friend,family a boy or a girlfriend you have to admit, sometimes you lie. Let's say your girlfriend just bought a new shirt. You think it's too short or too tight. You wouldn't tell her because you're scared that she's going to react badly. You're trying to protect her from being sad or protect yourself from being in trouble. It is okay to lie to protect someone.

Second of all, in school you are taught to tell the truth when you did something wrong. They said you would be in less trouble. But for example if you failed an exam and you don't want your parents to ground you, well you'll lie to stay out of trouble. If someone is trying to get you in trouble you will naturally lie because telling the truth will get you in less trouble but lying will get you in no trouble at all.

If someone might get physically or mentally hurt by something, you will lie. For example, if little George cheated on little katy he would lie to her about so she wouldn't get hurt emotionaly, She may find out but the right thing to do is to break up first. She would be less hurt if she learns when shes over him. P.S: im not promoting cheating.

In conclusion, lying is considered a bad thing. Yes, it does hurt when people find out but it could protect someone from pain, help you stay out of trouble and could avoid  hurting someone. So next time, think before telling the truth.

Is ''Generation Y'' More Self-Centered Than Earlier Generations? By: Samantha Dion

    Is ''Generation Y'' More Self-Centered Then Earlier Generations?


      Did you ever notice that teenagers these days, also known as "Generation Y" are more selfish and self-centered than previous generations? People say that, these days, teenagers are more confident then before. A lot of college students love themselves even more than ever before. Most of today's young artists are more self-centered too .

       Today, people consider teenagers as being more confident, selfish, arrogant and have a negative attitude.(Remember that not all teenagers are like this, but most of them are). Some teenagers do a lot of risk taking things like using a lot of drugs and alcohol than before. which is bad for their health. Most teens are
 really ambitious, but they are less hard workers then in the previous generations due to the fact that they are lazy. These kinds of behaviors are even found in songs made by young artists. Now days singers use more often the words ' I ' and 'we' then 'us' and 'we'. The songs are mostly about one person, the singer. Based on http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2013/Teens-Social-Media-And-Privacy/Main-Report/Part-1.aspx, in 2012, over 81% of teenagers used social networks. The numbers just keep increasing and teenagers can be influenced more easily. Also Being a teenagers these days is harder due to all the online bullying which can make teens a lot more on guard when anyone tells them a simple joke or critic.


      Lastly, late adolescents and college students have a higher self esteem then before. Which may result as being arrogant. It is seen in a lot of teens. Students crave the attention, they would do anything to get it. They will also use anything to get more of it. According to http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/raising-resilient-children-and-teens/201107/teens-need-know-positive-behavior-is-normal-and-exp, this crave for attention may be due to the fact that some teens have parents who don't give them enough, and they try to get it from somewhere else. The way a parent raises their children may affects them highly while being a kid, a teenager and as parents. It is also more easy to get more attention with social media.

   To conclude, a lot of teenagers today are being more arrogant and risk taking then before. Social media's and songs are more selfish and self-centered then before. Teenagers use too many different social medias, that it is more easy for them to get influenced by someone or something. Also, college students have a greater self-esteem then they use too. They want more and more attention and get a lot with media. They are born in a generation where electronics are everywhere and used for mostly everything people do.




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