Social Media Bans Debate

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📱 Part 1: Key Terms & Understanding

Read the definitions below and answer the questions that follow:

Social Media Ban: A restriction or prohibition on the use of social media platforms, often implemented by governments, schools, or organisations.

Digital Footprint: The trail of data you leave behind when using the internet, including posts, comments, and online activities.

Privacy: The right to keep personal information and activities confidential and protected from unauthorised access.

1. Which of these is an example of a digital footprint?

A photo you post on Instagram

A book you read offline

A conversation with friends at lunch

Homework written in your exercise book

2. Select all the reasons why someone might support a social media ban:

To protect young people from cyberbullying

To reduce screen time and improve mental health

To prevent the spread of false information

To protect personal privacy and data

3. Complete the sentence: Digital citizenship means being a _____________ and _____________ user of technology.

Digital citizenship means being a _____________ and _____________ user of technology.

🤔 Part 2: Critical Thinking

4. Explain one positive impact and one negative impact that a social media ban might have on teenagers:

Positive impact:

Negative impact:

5. Some countries have banned certain social media platforms to protect their citizens' data. Do you think this is justified? Explain your reasoning:

6. How might a social media ban affect freedom of expression and communication? Give specific examples:

⚖️ Part 3: Debate Preparation

Debate Topic: "Social media platforms should be banned for users under 16 years of age."

7. Choose your position and tick one box:

FOR the ban (supporting the statement)

AGAINST the ban (opposing the statement)

8. List three strong arguments to support your chosen position:

Argument 1:

Argument 2:

Argument 3:

9. What is one counter-argument the opposing side might use, and how would you respond to it?

Counter-argument:

Your response:

10. Reflection: What does being a responsible digital citizen mean to you?

Social Media Bans Debate

Social Media Bans Debate

📱 Part 1: Key Terms & Understanding

🤔 Part 2: Critical Thinking

⚖️ Part 3: Debate Preparation

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