Facebook vs. School.

Rochman, Bonnie. "Kids Who Use Facebook Do Worse in School." Time Healthland. CNN, 8 Aug. 2011. Web. 12 Sept. 2011.

http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/08/kids-who-hang-out-on-facebook-do-worse-in-school/

 While studying the work ethic of students enrolled in school, Bonnie Rochman came across the topic of Facebook and a students' education; intending to display the cons of mixing social networking sites with school to the students and school administration.  It has been found that students who check, go online, or even have an active Facebook account receive lower grades, show psychological disorders, and even may become depressed or anxiety stricken.  Although the downfalls of mixing the importance of school and a Facebook account, Professor Larry Rosen rebuttles back with positive feedback; ability to create their own identity and socialize with others.  She finds that children are more able to express themselves via internet rather than through person-to-person contact.  Throughout the majority of the article, Rochman throws out many disadvantages Facebook provides when students need to or try to concentrate on home/school work. She describes the students of being "mind-boggled" when it comes to their work ethic.  


When reading this article, I felt as if I agree with Rochman, Facebook is taking over students' academics, showing a degrading result.  This article suits me well because I have found myself in the pas, and even now with school just starting, getting distracted with Facebook when I should be doing homework.  I also feel as if this issue applies to numerous students, and not only I.  Even by allowing Facebook in school, I see students going straight to the social networking sites rather than studying or finishing up homework.  Not only do I agree with Rochman, but I feel there are ways we can prevent these drawbacks from social network sites and help students concentrate on their school work more.