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Pizza Every Friday Episode 4 - Itzayana and Kaybre's Pep Talk
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In this episode, we're talking about social media and how it affects junior high students .
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Introduction to Social Media Discussion
00:00:00
Jared Davis
Hi, I'm Kaybree. Hi, I'm Itsy Ona. And today's topic is social media in junior high. Itsy, how do kids in junior high use social media? um How I think kids use social media in junior high is by just like sharing like, you know, the good moments with your friends or, you know, even in relationships, like those cute moments and maybe even like sharing what you're doing.
00:00:27
Jared Davis
Yeah, it's really just, like, seeing what people are up to and, like, what they're doing, how their life's been. And I think it's a good way for kids to express how they feel.
00:00:37
Jared Davis
okay question two.
Positive Aspects of Social Media
00:00:40
Jared Davis
What are some good ways about social media for students your age? Some what? What are some good things about social media for students your age?
00:00:53
Jared Davis
I don't know. I just think it's a good way for kids to, like, see what they're up to and, like, a good way for kids to, I don't know, keep their minds occupied and it can help you make friends and learn new things. That's a good question. What do you think?
00:01:12
Jared Davis
um I honestly think like it's just like a good way like to communicate, especially in this generation we use our phones a lot and i just feel like we like, get together closer by social media because you can, like, obviously share everything you're doing.
00:01:31
Jared Davis
Yeah, for sure.
Challenges and Concerns of Social Media
00:01:32
Jared Davis
Do you think social media can cause problems at school? maybe Yeah, i actually think so because, obviously, a lot of people can be rude and can start making rumors and just, like, start posting things on social media, which I think is crazy. but And I think it can also, like,
00:01:51
Jared Davis
make Maybe, like, if you post your life and when you constantly instant post the good, because you're not going to post bad things. Like, you want people to view you and have a good look of you, so you you are going to post what only really what they want you to see. You're not going to post your family problems, you know? So, I mean, it makes you look, like, perfect, so then they may be a little jelly and then it causes problems. Or, like, if you do a dump and then, like, you post a picture that maybe they didn't want,
00:02:19
Jared Davis
the whole world to see, you know? Yeah, for sure. So I understand that one. Okay, question four.
Balancing Social Media with Life
00:02:26
Jared Davis
How much time should junior high students spend on social media?
00:02:34
Jared Davis
Honestly, what should we put? What time should we? Like, we probably shouldn't really spend a lot of time. But, like, it's easier said than done. Like, when I get in the car, what do I do? I check my TikTok. I check my notifications and my Snapchat and all that. And I think it's just something that comes with getting older and a teen.
00:02:51
Jared Davis
But I think there's also an extent of when, okay, maybe I need to do my homework. And let me just put my phone up, do this, go e with, like, I'm going to go to the dinner table, eat without my phone.
00:03:04
Jared Davis
You know, like, if I left it in my room, I'm not going to, like, go back and get, like, just leave it. Like, you don't need it with you 24-7. And I think that's a little much. But I think, like...
00:03:16
Jared Davis
just knowing the difference between always having it and yeah, I feel like you need to balance like the time on your phone because it also like just takes time from family and friends and just like being able to like learn new things without using your phone. I also think it's best to spend only a little time on social media so it doesn't take over Like, your day.
00:03:44
Jared Davis
Yeah, so, like, you have time to do other things. Um, how can social media affect your friendships?
Impact of Social Media on Relationships
00:03:51
Jared Davis
Um, I honestly think social media can affect your friendships by obviously posting things that your friends don't want you post. Yeah, basically what we just said. Yeah. And it can cause, as like, misunderstandings. Like,
00:04:03
Jared Davis
I don't know. Or maybe just, like, people... Yeah, like how you said, like, misunderstanding. Like, people might take it the wrong way about you, and, like, it would just, like, become a big problem.
00:04:15
Jared Davis
Yeah, and I also think it's just, like... People that even that don't know you, like, they can view your account and be like, uh, she looks rude. Yeah. And then just assume. But, like, I feel like you need like, if you've never met the person, you should not have an opinion about them. Like.
00:04:32
Jared Davis
For sure. Like, you shouldn't judge somebody that you've never talked to. Just because, like, you're seeing what they post and you may not like it, but that's, like, not a good reason to not like someone.
00:04:44
Jared Davis
And to talk bad about them, even. um Yeah, that's really what I think. That's good. Okay. um how does How does social media help you stay connected with your friends?
00:04:58
Jared Davis
I think by, like, if you see a TikTok, sharing it to them. And don't really want to explain this, but, like, kind of when you're close to somebody and you post, like,
00:05:10
Jared Davis
Like, you share them, and it just, like, reassures your friend, like, your, I don't know. I think it also helps by, like, if you have, like, a friend that lives far away, you could, like, just connect but with them, because obviously it's hard to connect with otherwise how would you connect with them yeah you can like literally there's so many different ways you can text them see what they're up to facetime them and then tiktoks share tiktoks post with them like there's just just so many different ways to stay in contact with your friend for sure um sometimes social media can make you feel happy
00:05:50
Jared Davis
But sometimes it can also make you feel sad. How do you think you can cope with the times that it makes you feel sad?
Managing Negative Effects of Social Media
00:05:59
Jared Davis
Maybe by, like, something you didn't want posted or like, put yourself in the other friend's shoe. Like, if someone posted something about you, how would you feel?
00:06:10
Jared Davis
oh Obviously, I would feel upset. But I would talk to them about it and just, like, maybe for them to... let you know before posting it if it's it if it is like like if it's something risky just ask your friend yeah because i've i know like i posted a tiktok one time of itzy and my pug was like sitting on her face and she like just woke up and so i asked her i was like is this okay if i post this on my story and she said yes but if she would have said no i wouldn't have done it so like that's just like a good
00:06:48
Jared Davis
example what are some things you should never share on social media i honestly think you shouldn't post inappropriate things like for other people to see although like obviously like your body um i also don't think you should post like maybe like embarrassing pictures of your friends yes that's so rude don't you like that bro oh no that would make me so mad um and even like addresses passwords like personal information like that is not nobody's business i don't need to know your info to log into skyward like you know keep that to yourself um i don't know and really just be aware of what you're posting like
00:07:39
Jared Davis
I don't know, know that, like, people can see your stuff. Like, do you really want them knowing all that? Yeah. I just think that posting all that information is just, like, not necessary.
00:07:51
Jared Davis
It just, like, can help to, like, risk of, like, people posting pictures you're not wanting to, like, post. Like, obviously. Yeah. Or just, like, other things that is private and that does not need to be shared out there. Yes, for sure.
00:08:08
Jared Davis
um How can social media affect your mood and
Emotional Impact of Social Media
00:08:11
Jared Davis
feelings? So we kind of already covered this, but we can dive into it more. um I think it really just depends. i think honestly, it's just like what other people post can also like, just like you can be like jealous of them or just like maybe even like, how do you put this?
00:08:36
Jared Davis
just um
00:08:42
Jared Davis
I don't know how to put it. Um, I'm just like, do know?
00:08:51
Jared Davis
Um, sometimes social media can make you feel happy, but other times it can make you feel sad or jealous because there's so many ups and downs with social media. Like when you see your friend just got a new Lambo.
00:09:06
Jared Davis
Like, yes, bro, I wanted a Lambo. Like, I wish I had a Lambo. But then at the same time, i was like, I'm happy for her. Yeah. But now I'm mad and I'm going to go argue with my parents because I got a Lambo. Like, you know, it can just cause so many different things. Yeah, I feel like and also it could also be fake and just like, you know, like it could be fake and like like you don't know what's on the other side of that screen.
00:09:31
Jared Davis
It could be fake. Oh my gosh. It could be a 3D screen, bro. It could be a blue screen. It could be edited. I'm just joking, but it really is just like don't believe everything you say online.
00:09:43
Jared Davis
Yeah, that's that's good. And don't make fun of people for their things that they have and just because it's not as good as yours. Or if it's better than yours, don't judge them for it and make fun of them for it. yeah Because everyone is perfect in their own way.
00:09:59
Jared Davis
Thanks. Yeah, I feel like the everyone has their unique way of showing how they are on social media by posting pictures of them or just like things they like on there.
00:10:12
Jared Davis
Yeah, for sure.
Promoting Kindness and Respect Online
00:10:14
Jared Davis
Okay, what are some ways to use social media safe safely in junior high? I think just oh always be kind and think before you post and stay safe and respectful online. Like, respect yourself and respect everything you post.
00:10:33
Jared Davis
um I I think it's... Honestly, like what everything we've covered like obviously don't post things that From your body or anything. Just, like, something. Be respectful of yourself. And also, um i think something that's big in junior high is people maybe, like, seeing something and then they don't like it. So then they comment on it negative stuff.
00:11:03
Jared Davis
And that can really hurt someone. That really can. Like, some people, like, it's not a joke. Like, some jokes are not funny. like yeah Like, you making fun of someone is not funny.
00:11:15
Jared Davis
Yeah, I feel like some people do it, like, for fun, but sometimes it could just be, like, too far to the point where it actually hurts someone, and it just, like, will change their mood. Yeah, mean, I think you just need to be aware, like, of what you comment can affect others and how they feel. Yeah. And if you have something negative to say, then just don't say anything, because being rude and trying to see people sad and makes you happy, that is...
00:11:41
Jared Davis
That's horrible. Like, you need a go to some counseling or something. Yeah, I feel like it's just, like, not right. I feel like just keep things to yourself, and I feel like everything will be okay.
00:11:53
Jared Davis
Yeah, and just stay positive on social media and be aware of what you're posting and reposting. I know I covered this in one of the other ones. Reposts tell you everything. So, really, if you don't want no one knowing it, don't repost it.
00:12:08
Jared Davis
Yeah, our posting things, for sure. Yes. Okay, well, I think we covered it. Okay, well, I'm McKabry. I'm Itziana. We're out.