Friday, November 19, 2010

Social networking and the downfall of us all

Anyone who knows me, know I loathe and abhor facebook. Here's my problem: I believe that facebook is the downfall of our society. Why you ask?? I'll tell you.

I understand the concept behind social network sites. Some are used for professional connections, such as linked-in, and some are used to connect people with common interest, such as daddaily. I think we have a lot to learn from each other. However, facebook on the other hand is out of control. Can someone tell me why they feel the need to post every minute of their lives? Do people actually care that you just woke up? Do people actually care that you just took the kids to school or just went to bed? They do?? WOW!! I wish that my life was so un-interesting and boring that I have to check and see what my friends are doing all the time. Personally, I don't care WTF everyone else is doing, and frankly it's no one else's business what I'm doing. My 3 concerns are my family, wife and son. The people posting these things come from EVERY walk of life. Husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, sisters and brothers. (here's where I link this post with my last one) If parents spend more time with their kids and less time on facebook MAYBE we can lessen the drug and under-age alcohol problem. Maybe we can raise kids capable of finding a cure for cancer. I'll tell you what, sitting in front of a computer and posting how much you enjoy a fire, will not accomplish much. There is actually a group of people who want married people to stay off Facebook because, believe it or not, social networks are a growing reason for divorces... wow go figure! I know too many people who spend too much time in front of Facebook and not enough time with their spouse or significant other. So here's my challenge spend less time on facebook, and more time with the ones you love..

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From Now On

I've decided to rename my entries. From here on out they will be known as "rants and raves of a middle age guy who refuses to grow up" Or as I like to call i RAROAMAGWRTGU.

Today's entry comes courtesy of the local news... and just about every high school here in town. As of late there has been a rash of Oxycontin related deaths and overdoses. For those of you who don't know.. get out from under the rock you are living... Oxy is an opiate, and used for moderate to severe pain, and is a time release formula, making the high last a longer time. Apparently it's very easy to get, and kids are using technology, like cell phones and social networks, to get the drug. Now, it's being exploited in middle/middle upper class. Locally there has been some issues with kids in possession and misuse of the drug. A local TV station did a special on the abuse in San Diego. Everyone interviewed at one point or another mentioned parenting. There are MANY parents that are not involved in their kids life. Growing up my parents were all up in my business, and to be honest instilled the fear of god in me. I was afraid to fuck up... for fear of the repercussions. I know my parents loved me no matter what, but I didn't want to let them down. I'm very proud of the fact, that in 35 years of my life, I've never once smoked weed or did any sort of drug except alcohol and caffeine. I've never even taken a puff of a cigarette.

So here's my challenge to all parents. STEP UP AND BE COUNTED!! Stop being your children's friend and be a parent. Get involved in every aspect of their life. Ask questions, and most important educate!!

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