Class 6 Reading Response

Is Social Networking Changing the Way People Relate to Each Other
by Sherry Turkle

Sherry Turkle brought up some pretty good points about communication, and how social networking with technology has really shaped our society. People are spending so much time communicating with each other either over email, instant messaging, texting, blogging, etc. that face to face talking or even talking on the phone has begun to decline.

I thought her comment about having to pick up a phone in order to feel something, or I have a feeling, I need to pick up the phone is perfect. Can one manage being alone and function by him or herself these days. I guess that is the question, especially for teenagers growing up in the new millenium, when they have so many contacts and ways to get in touch with someone for help.

Young adults these days don't have the responsibility like kids did even one decade ago. But I think it only applies to young adults. As older adults communicate more frequently with social networking technology, the question is, is their life changing in terms of relying on others for feeling and a sense of comfort?

I thought this article by Turkle captured very important points, however, I also thing this topic could bring in the topic of good parenting and that as a parent, making sure that your kids learn responsibility and learn to rely on oneself can still be attainable, despite the daily use of technology.