Our Lady of Fatima University

Antipolo Campus

College of Nursing

Assessment #1
Name: Leoncia Daniela F. Panes
Section: BSN 1-A-16
Topic: Social media is the real cause of teenage depression

The use of social media has increased for teenagers, especially during this pandemic,

because our mode of studying is now centralized through online learning, and we use social media

to stay engaged with our teachers and classmates. However, aside from that, teenagers use it for

so many things, such as connecting with peers, self-expression, or displaying their thoughts, which

sometimes leads to oversharing because of the impulsiveness that adolescents are known for.

Social media also exhibits social standards that influence teenagers to conform to them. These can

be harmful for the mental health of teenagers because of the negative consequences that social

media is associated with.

I had my first social media account at the age of 12 or almost 13, when I was in 8th grade.

It was a satisfying moment for me because, for the first time in my life, I could keep up with my

friends and classmates who had theirs for as long as I could remember. It was fun getting to know

new people who had the same interests as me, being entertained by funny memes and relatable

posts, and getting validation for my posted pictures, which were obnoxiously edited. Until I

realized how opposite it can be because of how rampant hate and bullying are even if they don't
know you personally. When I was in my last year of junior high school, I had a classmate who got

her sensitive photos leaked on social media. She got unwanted attention. She was shamed and

received dirty looks. It made her not attend school for quite a long period of time. It was a

disheartening incident. It's just one of the awful events I witnessed on social media.

The perpetrator is not given the opportunity to understand how harmful their bullying is,

to learn from their mistakes, and to try something new. It's a frightening situation since online

bullying doesn't have the same natural consequences as offline bullying (Giordano, n.d.).

Teenagers who are addicted to social media, as well as those who spend more time online,

are more likely to engage in cyberbullying. The average amount of time spent online every day

was over seven hours, and the maximum amount of time spent online in a single day was over 12

hours (Kao, 2021).

Social media has definitely made a great contribution to the world’s development and

modernity in communication and information distribution. However, netizens fail to realize that

people on the internet are real people with feelings. With the persistence of hyper perfectionist and

judgmental behavior, netizens must be rational and responsible.

 References

Kao, K. (2021, March 30). Social Media Addiction linked to cyberbullying. UGA Today.
Retrieved January 8, 2022, from https://news.uga.edu/social-media-addiction-linked-to-
cyberbullying/
 Our Lady of Fatima University

Antipolo Campus

College of Nursing

Assessment #2
Name: Leoncia Daniela F. Panes
Section: BSN 1-A-16
Topic: Parents should talk to kids about drugs at a young age

The development of children’s discernment is very important because it may affect their

life in the future, that’s why having a good, established connection with a parent is one of the most

important aspects during a child's adolescence. Children make smart choices when their parents

provide a supportive and sympathetic atmosphere. While it may not appear so, children are

sensitive to their parents' concerns, which is why it's critical for parents to explain the dangers of

drugs with their children. Parents must properly explain what drugs are, how they work, and which

drugs are damaging or prohibited to children. As according studies, children regard their parents

as reliable sources of information.

Tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs are being introduced to children at an earlier age than it

has ever been. Depictions of smoking and drinking as "cool," "exciting," and "a normal part of

growing up" prevalent in the media. Which is why, now more than ever, parents must talk to their

children about the effects of drugs and educate them in distinguishing reality from delusion.

According to Hirsch, Now is the time to take advantage of "teachable moments." Talk

about smoking and what it does to a person's body if you see a character in a movie or on TV with

a cigarette. This may lead to a discussion about other substances and their potential for damage.
Maintain a calm tone and use terminology that your child understands. Explain that drugs are

harmful and can cause a variety of health issues. Teach children how to say no when they are

offered something, they are aware is unsafe.

Once parents provide a supportive and compassionate environment, children make wise

decisions. Parents must thoroughly explain what drugs are, how they operate, and which drugs are

harmful to children or are outlawed. Tobacco, alcohol, and other substances are now being

introduced to youngsters at a far younger age than in the past. Teach kids how to say no when they're

offered something they know isn't good for them. You may believe that your child understands your

views on drugs, alcohol, and other dangerous substances, but they cannot learn them by osmosis. It

is your responsibility as a parent to effectively explain your values to your children. You may teach

your child the importance of self-discipline, which will prepare them to face the hazards of drugs as

they grow older.

 References

Hirsch, L. (2020, November). Talking to Your Child About Drugs. kidshealth. Retrieved January
8, 2022, from https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/talk-about-drugs.html