By Mossimo Perry
Social media can be a great tool for a school’s communication and connection with scholars when used thoughtfully and positively. But when we introduce misinformation and negative messages that scholars can spread on social media, it can drastically impact a student and even the environment around the school. Most school fights often are caused because of something that was said on social media whether it was true or false. Statements on social media can lead to violence in the school which also has its negative effects on the well-being of our campus like property being damaged. Scholars and staff can be injured and worst-case scenario, death. These conflicts can damage our school's image. Involving yourself with spreading negative information about a scholar at East can and will suffer consequences such as suspension. Attendance is an extremely large factor when it comes to a student's academic career and being suspended means you are absent from your classes. Negative and unkind words that are spread on social media can potentially affect a person's well-being. Insecurities and self-doubt are introduced when those types of messages target scholars. Feeling unsafe in an environment that is supposed to be friendly and welcoming is not the best feeling to shoulder every single day you attend school. Here at East we strive to make our school environment as comforting and welcoming as possible. Remember, everyone on social media has a digital footprint. You can be denied a job or an apartment because of something you posted years ago so be careful how you use your social media, and try to use this power and influence only for good.
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