Is Social Media Detrimental to Your Child's Moral Development? Maybe Not So Much
It certainly comes as no surprise but social media sites interfere with children's moral development. According to a new study, a "parent poll" carried out in the UK found that only 15% of parents thought that popular social media sites, such as Facebook, provided a positive influence on a young person’s character, while 40% of parents said they were "concerned" or "extremely concerned" about the negative and potentially harmful impact of social media. Even though it was carried out in the UK, it holds true for this country, as well. The UK-wide poll questioned over 1,700 parents of children aged 11 to 17. Of those parents questioned, 93% said they were regular social media users, newswise.com reports. Researchers carried out this poll to gauge parents’ perceptions around the influence of social media on children’s character. The survey, which is the first of its type in the UK, provides a unique insight into the moral values that are...