How ‘Social’ Has Social Media Made Us?
In this era of technological advances, Gen Y’s idea of socialization has changed radically. Texting and posting on social media is the modern substitute for hanging out with friends and peers. Technically, it has increased our realm of socialization so that geographical boundaries do not matter anymore. But what is the ground reality? Internet addiction is one of the commonest complaints put forward by parents of teenage kids. Another common complaint is disinterest in socializing in the real world. Youth today are like isolated islands, glued to their i- pad, i-pod and all kinds of intelligent gadgets, lost in the virtual world. This has not only affected their real life communication skills, it has also wreaked havoc in their academic careers by serving as a major source of distraction. Millennials are turning to psychiatrists , psychologists and grooming experts frequently to improve their public relation skills, overcome social anxiety and cope with ‘workplace stress and ha...