Social Media Education Should Be Incorporated Into Curriculum

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Teenagers are becoming more reliant on their devices. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, the progression of internet dependence  parallels the influx of online harassment cases and depression and anxiety due to social media. Education on how to safely and efficiently manoeuvre through the repercussions that arise as a result of heavy reliance on social media, including anxiety and online harassment, should be conducted for high school students in a structured school manner. Whenever a break is offered in class, or even when a lecture gets a little too dull, the immediate reaction of many teenagers is to turn to the internet.



The dependence that teens have on their devices and social media accounts can foster many dangerous side effects. These effects, according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America,  include addiction, social media anxiety, loneliness, sadness and even depression. One of the less talked-about dangers that sometimes comes with the excessive use of social media is online harassment. This can present itself in many forms, including receiving unsolicited messages containing sexual content, threats, blackmailing or any unwanted comments.

Living Skills, a class required to graduate, offers information and procedural tips on a wide variety of topics that are relevant in today’s world. The teachers of this course possess the skill set and experience to address sensitive topics such as sex, drugs, family, ethics and more, so tackling sexual harassment could tie into the curriculum.

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