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Do you think there should be an age requirement for being on websites like Snapchat or YouTube or Twitch?
Do you think there should be an age requirement for being on websites like Snapchat or YouTube or Twitch?
If so, what should it be?
If so, what should it be?
Did you know there is an age requirement for social media?
Did you know there is an age requirement for social media?
What are the arguments for and against having an age requirement?
What are the arguments for and against having an age requirement?
Which side do you agree with?
Which side do you agree with?
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) is a federal law in the United States that restricts websites from collecting information about users who are younger than 13.
You can also explore laws in different countries.
What are your arguments for or against after watching the video?
What are your arguments for or against after watching the video?
Here are some example arguments:
Arguments for an age requirement:
Companies collect data about users, like location, purchases, etc., and children are more vulnerable to sharing sensitive information.
Children are more vulnerable to criminal activity, like online predators, identity theft, cyberbullying, etc.
Children are more sensitive to acceptance and rejection, and their self-esteem and emotional well-being could be impacted by trolls or other mean things said online.
Children are more vulnerable to inappropriate content.
Arguments against an age requirement:
Some research shows social media can be good for self-esteem and confidence.
Younger teens can find support and community, especially during difficult times.
Social media can also help young people organize around causes, both personal and social or political.
Do you agree? Why or why not?
One of the arguments for an age requirement is that kids are more at risk when companies collect data about them (such as age, location, school, likes/dislikes, what they post).
One of the arguments for an age requirement is that kids are more at risk when companies collect data about them (such as age, location, school, likes/dislikes, what they post).
Why do you think that is?
Why do you think that is?
Why does data collection represent a problem for kids?
Why does data collection represent a problem for kids?
One of the major risks associated with data collection is that it is used for targeted advertising.
One of the major risks associated with data collection is that it is used for targeted advertising.
Targeted Advertising
Targeted Advertising
Targeted Advertising as advertisements that are shown to you based on information that has been collected about you (location, browsing history, interests, age, etc.).
Is targeted advertising more of a risk when it's directed at children?
Is targeted advertising more of a risk when it's directed at children?
Why or why not?
Why or why not?
Kids have little to no experience with budgeting or spending money, so they're more likely to buy things impulsively.
They are more vulnerable to being manipulated into wanting to fit in or into buying products that they think will make them look a certain way.
They are more vulnerable to products that have immediate benefits or give immediate enjoyment, but which have questionable long-term effects, like junk food or violent video games.
What other ideas did you have?
Activity
Activity
Letter to My Younger Self
Letter to My Younger Self
Complete the Letter to My Younger Self worksheet. (Make a copy of google doc to fill in sections)
Directions:
Directions:
Now that you've seen some of the arguments for and against children being able to use social media, you're going to take a position on the topic.
Complete the Letter to My Younger Self worksheet.
Remember to include specific reasons and examples from what you learned today and from your own experiences using social media
Brainstorming Questions:
Brainstorming Questions:
What do you see as the biggest benefits to using social media? How does it enhance your life?
What are your biggest concerns about using social media? What would be most risky for a child?
What experiences on social media have shaped your opinions the most? What have been the most memorable, both positive and negative?
What do you remember about your 10-year-old self? What were you interested in? What was challenging for you?
Optional Extension Activity:
Optional Extension Activity:
You took a position on a topic and prepared your strongest reasons and evidence, now you can hold a debate.
In Class: Form debate teams according to your position and hold an in-class debate.
OR At Home: Find a family member or friend and defend your position with them.
Teachers: Check out this article for some easy high school debate formats.
Lesson Quiz
Lesson Quiz
Family Tips
Family Tips
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
Digital Citizenship Family Activity:
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