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Post by thechickencoop on Feb 26, 2016 11:10:11 GMT -5
Oh HIIIIII!!! So I've been off the grid all week because I pretty much have been unable to move. Starting Tuesday I've been sicker than I've ever been, finally went to urgent care yesterday to get fluids, and am doing a bit better today.
My C: In the back of my mind I kept thinking, I bet I'm KU and THAT'S why I'm so sick (I was vomiting in the morning, do duh). The first thing they did at urgent care was check a full urine and I was STILL expecting him to come in a tell me I was pregnant. Yea. Not so much. Nasty virus and dehydrated. Oh, and I'm on CD8 ::eyeroll::
I feel like this is not the place for an lol, maybe that's just me.
Sorry. I was responding to the "takes things too seriously". I think part of the problem is how obsessed people have become about social media.
I don't think it has anything to do with "taking things too seriously" or being "obsessed". Adults might be able to handle dislike buttons, but think of the teenagers who are on FB. They already deal with cyber bullying to an awful extent, I can't imagine what good a dislike button on FB would do. We were a fortunate generation and never had to deal with that type of bullying, so I think sometimes it's hard for us adults to understand how bad it is on the computer for them. I can't tell you how many kids come into my hospital suicidal because of bullying. It's so much worse than when we were kids. And it's not as easy to solve as deactivating and stepping away from the computer.
It's a serious issue. Definitely not something to "lol" at.
FFFC: I'm obviously against the dislike button on FB.
Post by requiressnacks on Feb 26, 2016 11:20:30 GMT -5
I have a stand up/sit down desk in a cubicle. I stand up when I'm doing my serious work and I sit down when I want to play on TCF/online shopping so no one sees.
Post by notagoddess on Feb 26, 2016 11:25:56 GMT -5
wanderingheart, that is really sad. I agree that teenagers are basically on their own for that aspect of their lives, and it's hard for us to understand what they are going through.
Post by notagoddess on Feb 26, 2016 11:36:19 GMT -5
I started my internship yesterday. For reference, I'm 30 and have 5 years plus of work experience, but this is a new field for me.
My confession is that I feel so awkward getting work assignments and career advice from my coworker, who is 5 years younger than me. She is very nice, not at all condescending, and extremely competent. But it still feels weird and wrong somehow.
I have a stand up/sit down desk in a cubicle. I stand up when I'm doing my serious work and I sit down when I want to play on TCF/online shopping so no one sees.
ETA: clarified.
I want a stand up desk SO BAD.
We moved offices 2/15 so I haven't had it that long but I love it. Most of my coworkers don't even use theirs. I also keep a pair of flats at work so that I can put them on when I'm standing.
Sorry. I was responding to the "takes things too seriously". I think part of the problem is how obsessed people have become about social media.
I don't think it has anything to do with "taking things too seriously" or being "obsessed". Adults might be able to handle dislike buttons, but think of the teenagers who are on FB. They already deal with cyber bullying to an awful extent, I can't imagine what good a dislike button on FB would do. We were a fortunate generation and never had to deal with that type of bullying, so I think sometimes it's hard for us adults to understand how bad it is on the computer for them. I can't tell you how many kids come into my hospital suicidal because of bullying. It's so much worse than when we were kids. And it's not as easy to solve as deactivating and stepping away from the computer.
It's a serious issue. Definitely not something to "lol" at.
FFFC: I'm obviously against the dislike button on FB.
There was a story on This American Life about middle school girls and Instagram, how they analyze everything about each post, how many "likes" they got, who "liked" and who didn't, and on and on. It seems so simple but there is so much nuance to it all, to them at least, and it's such a big part of their social life. I can't imagine how much they would agonize over any "dislikes" they might get. I think the new "like" vs. "love" on FB is bad enough. The kids definitely have it a lot harder than we did.
Sorry. I was responding to the "takes things too seriously". I think part of the problem is how obsessed people have become about social media.
I don't think it has anything to do with "taking things too seriously" or being "obsessed". Adults might be able to handle dislike buttons, but think of the teenagers who are on FB. They already deal with cyber bullying to an awful extent, I can't imagine what good a dislike button on FB would do. We were a fortunate generation and never had to deal with that type of bullying, so I think sometimes it's hard for us adults to understand how bad it is on the computer for them. I can't tell you how many kids come into my hospital suicidal because of bullying. It's so much worse than when we were kids. And it's not as easy to solve as deactivating and stepping away from the computer.
It's a serious issue. Definitely not something to "lol" at.
FFFC: I'm obviously against the dislike button on FB.
To me this is a different issues. I don't think teenagers should be on social media, for those exact reasons. I think social media has grown so fast so we don't fully understand the implications of it yet, or how to handle it. I really don't think most teenagers have the maturity level needed to properly use and understand social media and its far reaching effects.
I'm also anti teenagers having smartphones, or really any cell phone, until they can drive or are living on their own.
I'm sorry if I seemed flippant before. I was thinking of adults, not teenagers. I agree that there are definitely different implications for the two groups.
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To me this is a different issues. I don't think teenagers should be on social media, for those exact reasons. I think social media has grown so fast so we don't fully understand the implications of it yet, or how to handle it. I really don't think most teenagers have the maturity level needed to properly use and understand social media and its far reaching effects.
I'm also anti teenagers having smartphones, or really any cell phone, until they can drive or are living on their own.
I'm sorry if I seemed flippant before. I was thinking of adults, not teenagers. I agree that there are definitely different implications for the two groups.
LOL ok good luck enforcing that no social media rule. I get your concerns but it would be a better approach to teach your kid what social media is and what it isn't, and be supportive and engages in case issues arise.
I'll get my teen a cell phone, especially because of emergencies. I cant imagine my son not being able to dial 911 if he gets in a car wreck or call me if his car broke down on the side of the highway. To outright reject the technology because they "aren't mature" enough is silly.
ETA: I see now that you included driving in your list. I read too fast. But you get my point.
I'm just not sure if developmentaly they can understand the ramifications. I think how it's implemented depends on age too. Not all teenagers are created alike. A 12 to 14 year old wants FB? Absolutely not. A 15 to 17 year old? Maybe, after they've had extensive lessons on the usage of social media and I get the passwords.
I also have a personal history of issues with the Internet and social media. I became addicted to porn at the age of 11. I wish someone had spent more time talking to me about the dangers of the Internet and the implications of what you put out there. I admit that this probably makes me more sensitive about this topic.
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Technology and the way we interact with people through it are advancing and they are becoming an integral part of our society, for adults and adolescents alike. I don't think we can simply shield our kids from it, just because we don't like it. They have to learn to navigate their way through it all and we should do what we can to guide them through it and make it as painless as possible. You can, of course, raise your kids as you see fit, but I think it would be really hard for them to socialize and fit in without participating on some level.
Post by hullabalou on Feb 26, 2016 12:13:38 GMT -5
We are in the process of buying the house we have rented for 3 years. My bank is insane and wants documentation of EVERYTHING and it is a crazy amount of paperwork.
I'm only able to print and scan at work, so I have been forging my husband's name on all the letters that require both signatures instead of having to wait until Tuesday to send them.
I'm just not sure if developmentaly they can understand the ramifications. I think how it's implemented depends on age too. Not all teenagers are created alike. A 12 to 14 year old wants FB? Absolutely not. A 15 to 17 year old? Maybe, after they've had extensive lessons on the usage of social media and I get the passwords.
I also have a personal history of issues with the Internet and social media. I became addicted to porn at the age of 11. I wish someone had spent more time talking to me about the dangers of the Internet and the implications of what you put out there. I admit that this probably makes me more sensitive about this topic.
I can see how that would impact your POV. But I don't think there's a one-size fits all approach, and I don't think forbidding SM before a certain age will do any favors. Kids can find a way and if they're hiding it from you, you won't be able to monitor and be there for them like you're talking about.
That's just my .02.
Oh I totally get that. And odds are that my thoughts will change if there are ever actual children involved, not hypothetical children.
Basically, I'm terrified that what happened to me will happen to my kids. I could have easily ended up as one of those statistics, the ones who show up dead after meeting with strangers they meant in online chat rooms.
Met in May 2011 Engaged November 2011 Married November 2013 Started TTC November 2015 Began Infertility Workup November 2016 BFP! Lucky #13 Cycle TTC Due Date: 9/5/2017
We are in the process of buying the house we have rented for 3 years. My bank is insane and wants documentation of EVERYTHING and it is a crazy amount of paperwork.
I'm only able to print and scan at work, so I have been forging my husband's name on all the letters that require both signatures instead of having to wait until Tuesday to send them.
My H and I did this a couple of times while buying our house. We made an effort to print, bring them home, read them together and sign, but if we had a short turn around time or if one of us forgot to sign something, we just signed for the other. I always texted or called to let him know which page it was and that I was doing it and made sure he was OK with that fact.
Sorry. I was responding to the "takes things too seriously". I think part of the problem is how obsessed people have become about social media.
I don't think it has anything to do with "taking things too seriously" or being "obsessed". Adults might be able to handle dislike buttons, but think of the teenagers who are on FB. They already deal with cyber bullying to an awful extent, I can't imagine what good a dislike button on FB would do. We were a fortunate generation and never had to deal with that type of bullying, so I think sometimes it's hard for us adults to understand how bad it is on the computer for them. I can't tell you how many kids come into my hospital suicidal because of bullying. It's so much worse than when we were kids. And it's not as easy to solve as deactivating and stepping away from the computer.
It's a serious issue. Definitely not something to "lol" at.
FFFC: I'm obviously against the dislike button on FB.
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