“We all know or have read about someone who has been burned on social media. We have taught our kids not to post pictures publicly that could impact their future, but we have not yet taught ourselves that texts, messages and social media posts could be used just as maliciously or with as much downside as pictures.” KnowsHas BeensKidsUsedSocialMediaTaughtMessagesImpactSocial MediaPostsBurnedText Message Author:Mark Cuban
“An 11 year old sister has been taught by the media that her body is an object, will be compared to other bodies, and that it holds more significance than her mind or talent. This should not be the first thing she learns. This should not be her first social experience.” ShouldYearsMindFirstsHas BeensBodySocialTalentMediaObjectsTaughtSignificance Author:Rowan Blanchard
“To measure your needs by that which is projected via mass media is a mistake that has no mercy. The average person views a minimum of one thousand advertisements a day. To say "no" to the most outrageous commercials is an act of responsibility that needs to be taught early and often.” NeedsPersonsViewsMistakeResponsibilityMediaTaughtThousandMassMercyAverageMinimumOutrageousAdvertisementsAverage PersonMass Media Book:Tough Notes: A Healing Call for Creating Exceptional Black Men : Affirmations, Meditations, Readings, and Strategies Source: Tough Notes: A Healing Call for Creating Exceptional Black Men : Affirmations, Meditations, Readings, and Strategies
“Folks, Brian Williams isn't the exception. He's exactly what they've taught us to expect from them all. It's not journalism any more - it's entertainment, it's celebrity, it's agendas and it's money. All too often, a lie is now an acceptable way of communicating. To the media, a lie has as much value as the truth.” WayLyingValuesMediaTaughtFolksEntertainmentCommunicateJournalismExceptionAgendasAcceptableTaught UsBrian Author:Wayne LaPierre