Social media: opportunities and risks - event in Straelen!
Social media: opportunities and risks - event in Straelen!
On January 19, 2025, an upcoming event in the Straelener Hof informs about the opportunities and risks of social media. The discussion round, which will take place on Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m., promises to give the participants valuable insights. The event is aimed at both young people and adults and aims to bring parents and young people closer to the sensible use of social networks.
Special guests of the round are the professional violinist Lena Brückner, journalist Ronja Ebeling, the psychology professor Oliver Lindemann and Olaf Plotke, a cultural scientist and Greens-Bundestag candidate. These experts bring different perspectives and illuminate both the positive and the negative aspects of social media. Lena Brückner shares her experience as a successful influencer and addresses the importance of sustainability in her social contributions. Ronja Ebeling, who focuses on the young generation with her podcast "Hungry Minds" and its bestsellers, enriches the discussion with her knowledge of the world of work.importance of media literacy
As from the report of OnlineSicherheit.gv.at , social networks such as Instagram and TikTok are not only platforms, but also pose risks, especially for children and Young people. This includes disturbing content and the challenge of critically dealing with it. It is therefore crucial that parents talk to their children about these topics at an early stage.
The experts emphasize that a strict ban is usually not the right way. Instead, discussions about experiences in social networks should be held, whereby topics such as dealing with unpleasant contacts and reflection on one's own gut feeling should be in the foreground. Children tend to solve problems themselves so that parents should play a supporting role in order to develop solution strategies together
recommendations for action for parents and adolescents
The responsible use of social media is a central message of the event. The discussion shows, among other things, that it is important to maintain privacy, through private accounts and conscious content that is shared. Parents and children should learn how they can react correctly with suspicious contacts or content by reporting them or ignoring them immediately.
The Federal Youth Ministry has created various initiatives in this context. Programs such as "Look! What your child does with the media." And "Good growing up with media" offer valuable information and support for parents and specialists. These initiatives are aimed at actively promoting media education and creating a safe online environment for children and young people.
Entry to the discussion round is free and interested parties can register at info@plotke.de. There will be an impulse round in which the experts introduce the topic, followed by an open phase of discussion in which the audience is invited to ask questions and bring their own opinions. This event thus offers an excellent opportunity to find out more about the complex dynamics of social media.
For more information about media literacy and responsibility in the digital space, interested parents can also be based on the educational resources at bmfsfj.de Provide comprehensive programs and recommendations.
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