In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
Why did you choose this topic for today’s discussion?
Q3
If you’re a parent, do you share information, photos, and/or videos of your children online? If you are not a parent, would you ever engage in “sharenting” if you had children? Why or why not?
Q4
What are the dangers associated with sharenting? What amount of sharing is appropriate before it becomes “sharenting?” How can sharenting affect a child’s future?
Q5
Do you know of any laws in your country regarding child privacy, sharenting, or juvenile cybersecurity? Do you find these laws to be fair and effective for their intended purpose?
Q6
In the US, there’s been a growing phenomenon of child millionaires blossoming from YouTube (such as the case of Ryan Kaji, age eight). What are your thoughts on famous juvenile content creators like these? Does it seem like their parents are using them to make money?
Q7
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
gain ground
an idiom that means to move faster or work harder in order to come closer to something or someone. It often means to become more popular or more successful.
Example
1
She was trailing in the race, but she was beginning to gain ground on the other candidates.
Example
2
The company has been gaining ground on its competitors.
Example
3
Diesel cars seem to be gaining ground because they are cheaper to run.
social media (not “SNS”)
websites and computer programs that allow people to communicate and share information on the internet using a computer or cell phone. Examples of social media are Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Snapchat.
Example
1
Parents nowadays are relentless with how much they post about their kids on social media.
Example
2
I don’t go on social media much these days. I prefer to message my friends and family directly.
chronicle
to present a record of in or as if in a chronicle; to make a record or give details of something
Example
1
The book chronicles the writer's coming to terms with his illness.
Example
2
The journalist chronicled the lives of the rich and famous.
angsty
often worried or unhappy, especially about personal problems. It’s often used to talk about emotional and moody teenagers.
Example
1
He’s an angsty teenage boy.
Example
2
I remember when we were teenagers and used to listen to sad emo music in my room. We were so angsty!
inconspicuous
not readily noticeable; hidden
Example
1
She tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible so that no one would see her there.
Example
2
Agents placed the camera on a wall in an inconspicuous place.
Example
3
Mold is one of the many inconspicuous dangers that could be happening inside your home right now.
peril
great danger, or something that is very dangerous; the dangers or difficulties that arise from a particular situation or activity
Example
1
She first witnessed the perils of pop stardom a decade ago when some very unflattering photos of her came out in the tabloids.
Example
2
On their hike, they faced the peril of falling rocks.
keep (someone) in the loop
to keep someone informed about and/or involved in something, such as a plan or project
Example
1
We've hired a new intern to help you with data entry, so be sure to keep her in the loop about the project.
Example
2
You can tell she’s in the loop. She always knows about policy decisions before the rest of us.
Example
3
I’ve been out of the loop and didn’t even realize Jack and Jill got engaged.
inherent
existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic quality. Synonyms are intrinsic and innate.
Example
1
There are dangers inherent in almost every sport.
Example
2
The plan has inherent flaws. It will surely fail.
constitute
to make up, form, or compose; to be or be considered as something
Example
1
12 months constitute a year.
Example
2
High school dropouts constitute a major problem in large cities.
Example
3
The takeover of the embassy constitutes a blatant violation of international law.
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