Mum horrified when daughter tells her about new Snapchat bullying game – but is left proud by her response
This story comes from the Sun, and is written by Jennifer Newton
I couldn't find any stories that really interested me this week, however this one caught my attention because of what appears to be a scaremongering tactic for parents and mothers, on something that I'm not sure even exists.
The story follows a new 'game' on the social media app Snapchat, whereby people seemingly insult each other based on various personal and physical qualities. The mother then goes on to hail her daughter for high morals for not participating in the 'game'.
Quite frankly, I don't understand how this is has made it into the news. This story follows a trend of similar stories of 'social media experts' and parents who seem to 'reveal' secrets surrounding their children's social media lives and activities such as the video below in which the news channel is attempting to scare parents into checking their teenagers phones for acronyms, that no one uses. (these videos have gone
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| Sarcastic responses to teen code 'deciphering' |
Furthermore, although the girl, Betsy, should be praised to some extent for her moral high ground, surely that behaviour should be the norm rather than a stand out demonstration of willpower?
Often these 'games' or 'trends' centre around a particular regional area or school district, so despite this particular episode being mean and detrimental to those involved, I highly doubt it is an nationwide issue and perhaps should be mentioned in the local paper, rather than nationally online.
Often these 'games' or 'trends' centre around a particular regional area or school district, so despite this particular episode being mean and detrimental to those involved, I highly doubt it is an nationwide issue and perhaps should be mentioned in the local paper, rather than nationally online.
Your article is well informed and makes good use of visual evidence. It is a very interesting story and you clearly made use of the CCCEO structure, which has given your article definition. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteYour article is really well written with evidence of your opinion and considerable evidence of other people's responses. Your article highlights how the media can influence people and to what an extent false or misguided information can be delivered through mainstream media.
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ReplyDeletewere as mature N wise as me,
were a black belt like MOI, aussi,
didnt lissen to the filthy news
and prayed, prayed, prayed constantly...
nadda prob.
Dunno what to tella youse
Other than God bless.
I. Love. You.
DeleteI'll pray for you.