While relaxing in paradise, I had a few quiet moments to ponder my social media affliction. See, as it is, I have no point in having a blog.
Absolutely no goal.
I am not trying to generate income or score a book deal. I simply enjoy sharing bits and pieces. Before Pinterest it was a wonderful way to share Internet finds or recipes. Of course, now I can just "pin it."
And Little Miss Thang is now absolutely mortified every time I pull out my phone. "Are you posting this to Instagram?" she immediately asks.
What am I teaching her about social media and life?
So, I'm grappling . . . with it all.
Maybe I'm teaching her how to use on your own terms and, perchance, responsibly?!
Maybe.
I do still talk to my family after all.
We have not gone to tweeting or texting each other . . . just yet.
And we spent an amazing amount of time together over the past couple weeks. I may have posted a few pics, but I was otherwise off the social media radar entirely.
And I didn't miss it a bit.
Maybe that's exactly what I needed to discover:
I can have a somewhat active social media presence without needing to have an active social media presence.
And I suppose that's what I want for my kids too.
It is inevitable that they will have an avid social media life. I hope, though, that I can teach them to make responsible choices in what they do and do not post. I also hope I model the behavior I expect from them -- namely, not putting digital socializing above a face to face socializing.
Because, right now, I'm enjoying my real life a bit too much to allow much time for a social media life.
Ebbs and flows, I suppose, just like many other relationships.
For now, I promise nothing other than remaining horribly inconsistent with posts. But I leave you with this interesting infographic depicting how teens view their digital lives from Common Sense Media.
It is inevitable that they will have an avid social media life. I hope, though, that I can teach them to make responsible choices in what they do and do not post. I also hope I model the behavior I expect from them -- namely, not putting digital socializing above a face to face socializing.
Because, right now, I'm enjoying my real life a bit too much to allow much time for a social media life.
Ebbs and flows, I suppose, just like many other relationships.
For now, I promise nothing other than remaining horribly inconsistent with posts. But I leave you with this interesting infographic depicting how teens view their digital lives from Common Sense Media.
