Children

Authenticity of internet :

Term authenticity means the quality of being genuine and real

In the era of 21st century:

 Internet paves way for millions of journey full film kindergarten demand to answering doubts of rocket scientist providing recreational activities to providing information regarding National international issues leaving no stones untouched with leaving o age group behind.

However:

The issue like credential source of information provided on internet is controversial and vague and ill defined the very question of authenticity of internet arises because of ….

a ) False claims provided

b) Multiple people posting different information

c) No score card to check authenticity

Even the accessibility of nursing children’s are provided with the scorecard accountability of share market, banks for everything is provided within risk-o-meter but , source of information on internet is provided with no genuine sources.

Internet which is affordable, accessible to everyone nowadays can be a solution to the demographic dividends country and can be a threat to young their minds

• Searching for employment:

It can be said that internet can be double sword these days.

However there are multiple sources available which are credential and are accessible to all and can be solution to such issue.

• Social media:

Social media connects people and brings joy to provide multiple opportunities like…..

a) learning new skills

b) accumulating information about the thing

c) An individual is Interested in percolation of relationship, and other recreational activities, but the negative outweighs the positive here like cyber bullying which can cost a life.

d) other issues regarding authenticity of social media Teenager devoid of actual information are forming view point about unrealistic lifestyle of others.

1.2.a) Communities like LGBTQ can have a severe impact on their mind.

• When it comes to LGBTQ issues, Digital media platforms are grabbing the attention ensuring that they have platforms to speak off . But sometimes in result they are being drawn by a great deal of trolling, which can lead to extreme harassment for LGBTQ activists.

1.2.b) Children/ youth can be opened to hatred spreaded intentionally on media creating a biased mind which can be disasters of country and for his/ her future.

i. As we all know that the social media platforms are open for everyone and because of that children’s are so much into it that spread so much hatred in them because whatever they see they believe as it is true without checking its authenticity.

ii. No Youth can check the authenticity without knowing that which source is actually authentic even officially fake news are being announced and published, on the day when Poonam Pandey (model/actress) announced her death because of cervical cancer no one even bother themselves to cross check, all media houses were very sure about the news and published it and on the other day it was known as fake which was confirmed by Poonam Pandey itself.

1.2.c) Make children youth demanding autonomy in early stage of his life.

i. Media Influence

ii. Peer Pressure

iii. Parental Influence

iv. Celebrity Culture

v. Consumerism

vi. Body Image Issues

vii. Beauty insecurity

viii. Cultural Norms

1.2.d) Making fake personalities in peer pressure to fulfil social unreal demand.

i. Approval Seeking

ii. Fear of Rejection

iii. Social Media Influence

iv. Self-Esteem Issues

v. Comparison Culture

vi. Lack of Authenticity

vii. Pressure to Fit In

1.2.e) Can engage in unproductive activities which can stop a nation to become a developed nation.

i. Corruption

ii. Brain Drain

iii. Conflict and Instability

iv. Lack of Education

v. Unemployment and Underemployment

vi. Environmental Degradation

vii. Ineffective Governance

viii. Dependency on Natural Resources

1.2.f) Country like India need to foster environment for its population to meet its GDP demand in near future.

i. Investment in Infrastructure

ii. Education and Skill Development

iii. Promotion of Entrepreneurship

iv. Manufacturing and Industrialization

v. Investment in Research and Development (R&D)

vi. Improvement of Ease of Doing Business

vii. Sustainable Development

viii. Enhancement of Financial Inclusion

ix. Rural Development

x. International Trade and Diplomacy

We are also facing the negative Impact of social media due to hostile neighbours doing States sponsor Internet crime.

Solution:

1) Government policy intervention:

• By bringing rules to bar such information s to be provided.

• By bringing legislation about credible sources to be published along with information

• Strict punishment for infringement and fines/penalty.

2) Parental role :

• To keep child engaged in other productive activities

• Do not let it become a habit from the infant stage of baby.

• Keep an eye, rather than imitating the European culture of giving autonomy to teens in country like India- where social media is flooded with false claims.

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