Positive effects of Social Networking websites

During his study, Rosen also found positive effects of using Facebook or similar social networking sites. According to his study, teenagers who spent more time online will show better "virtual empathy" to their online friends.

Also, these social sites will help the introverted adolescents to socialize with their friends and help them to overcome their shyness. Importantly, these sites also provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students.

Interestingly, Rosen in his study urged parents not to waste their time in spying children on Facebook or other social networking sites. Rosen said that children can easily find the ways their parents used to monitor them.

"If you feel that you have to use some sort of computer program to surreptitiously monitor your child's social networking, you are wasting your time. Your child will find a workaround in a matter of minutes," Rosen said.

"You have to start talking about appropriate technology use early and often and build trust, so that when there is a problem, whether it is being bullied or seeing a disturbing image, your child will talk to you about it."

Positive Effects of Social Networking Websites:

• Young adults who spend more time on Facebook are better at showing "virtual empathy" to their online friends.
• Online social networking can help introverted adolescents learn how to socialize behind the safety of various screens, ranging from a two-inch smartphone to a 17-inch laptop.
• Social networking can provide tools for teaching in compelling ways that engage young students.

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