I'm not gonna lie to ya - I'm a social media addict. Ever since I got on Facebook last summer I haven't been able to get away from it. It's my preferred mode of communication. If someone needs to get me more rapidly, text is best. Otherwise, Fbook me... if it's too big or you need to attach something like a word.doc... I'll consent to receive an email, but it doesn't get checked as regularly, and neither do voicemails.
In my newly discovered passion, I've done a fair amount of scouting on the horizons of social media. I just read today that social media sites are moving in the direction of becoming total communication hubs - taking over email functions and even communicating across sites.
What this means is that your child will use some form of aggregated and highly personalized social media as the primary mode of communication beyond personal, face-to-face (and even that is a guess at this point).
So, get your kids on Social Media sites. Go through and adjust the security settings so they are safe from creepers, and get their feet wet with this stuff the same way you would with a pen and paper... and don't be frightened when they get sucked in. It's natural.
The trick is to keep their minds engaged and help them join networks of friends who are doing worthwhile things on and off social media, to connect offline whenever possible, and to contribute something meaningful and of value.
Getting them on this curve early will help your child really thrive in the 21 Century.
Cheers,
Craig
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