Proof Kids Shouldn’t Be Allowed On Social Media
Social media is one of the most popular ways to stay in contact with your family and friends, whether they're near or far. Millions of people log on to post, share, and comment on anything their hearts desire, but lately, more and more kids and teens have started using social media with mixed results.
These are some horrendous examples of kids using social media.
They Aren't Prepared For The Harsh World Of Dislikes
The thing about posting your content onto the internet is that you're bound to run into people who don't like it. The kids just aren't really to face the haters.
Salmonella Just For A Few Hundred Followers
The number of followers you have has kind of become a type of social currency, but I can assure you that no amount of followers is worth eating a raw egg.
...That's Not How It Works
In 2018 and 2019, we saw a large movement to decrease the use of plastic straws because of their negative impact on sea life, but eating a plastic straw will do nothing to help turtles, kiddo.
Do You Want To Play Baseball Or Not?
Ah, to be young and asking a stranger that you randomly added on a Snapchat to come play baseball with you, even though they have showed no interest in the activity whatsoever.
Who's "Hey"?
I see what the kid was trying to accomplish here, but I cannot stress the importance of proofreading before posting things on the internet for millions of strangers to see.
There Is Just So Much Wrong With This
There is a lot to question about this profile. If she is from Sweden, why does she not know that she used the wrong flag? Why are 9-year-olds mentioning that they are single? I'm scared.
Pro-Tip: Don't Follow This Tutorial
The fact that the kid is trying to change their skin tone using a Crayola marker—not even a deep self-tanner—is proof that kids should not be allowed to have YouTube accounts.
Poor Smelly Uncle Lesley
I get it. I remember being a kid and having my parents hang out with that one older relative I had never met before, and I had to try to find something in common with them.
Walter's First Rick Roll
Poor Walter has never been misled and fooled by one of the most infamous internet pranks: a fake link that's actually for the music video for Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up."
Hmm...Seems Legit
How often does your doctor text you a prescription for getting a girlfriend as treatment for a terminal illness? This kid really thought that this "evidence" would be enough for everyone to believe him.
He Is Allowed To Stay
This kid may not understand that you have to get way more than eight views to be monetized in the first place, rendering his experiment useless, but his intentions were so pure.
Another Major Information Leak On A Politician!
I love the internet, where people have the freedom to post anything they want to as long as it follows site guidelines, even though they could simply use Google to fact-check before embarrassing themselves!
Where Is Your Shirt, Young Man?
Everything about this Snapchat story makes me want to claw my eyes out. I would like to thank social media for not existing when I was a kid so that I couldn't do embarrassing things like this.
Yeah, I'm Not Taking Romantic Advice From A 10-Year-Old
First of all, I think it's common knowledge that you shouldn't fake a relationship with anyone, whether it be platonic or romantic. Second of all, what was this kid doing in the fifth grade?
This Isn't Illegal, But It Should Be
I would like to pass an official law prohibiting all use of Snapchat at all funerals effective immediately. There is no situation where you should take advantage of an open casket for a Snapchat story.
At Least He's Honest
Joshua could have simply just not have liked the comment, but he went the extra mile to let @onlyformen know that he is underage and also does not know the difference between beer (the drink) and a bear (a wild animal).
At Least He Censored Himself
As kids, we all had that one teacher we couldn't stand who always seemed out to get us, but at least this kid had the decency to censor his own profanity.
He Tried His Best
This kid really tried to use his parents' money to pay for half a million trees to be planted, but at least he was trying to spend an exorbitant amount of money on a good cause.
He Really Faked His Own Death On YouTube
I get that it's a tough world out there, and sometimes you need to go the extra mile to make your content stand out—I just don't think faking your own death is the way to do it.
Something Doesn't Add Up Here
Not only did this kid manage to spell the singer's name incorrectly twice, but he also claims that the late musician stole an idea from him, even though XXXTentacion was already deceased before he made the videos. Hmm.
I Vote "Potato"
As a content creator, sometimes you want to ask your viewers whether they actually want to see stuff from your account or not—I just want to know how many votes "potato" received.
Health Education In Public Schools Is A Mess
I already knew that the health curriculum taught in most high schools is neither informative or helpful to students, but I didn't realize that the situation was quite this dire.
I Don't Understand The Kids' Humor Anymore
Every once in a while, I come across a meme that was made by a generation Z teenager and I truly have no idea why the other kids find it funny.
Tough Guy Alert!
Watch out, folks! If this kid could get mad enough to not even actually make a hole in the wall, imagine what other types of damage he's capable of on the playground!
Maybe Obama Loves Pancakes
I really admire that this kid thinks that they're an expert on Obama's professional behavior—so much so that he would claim Obama hadn't tweeted a photo of a bunny with a pancake on his head despite the evidence he had.
We Support The Enthusiasm For Dental Care
Most children, when offered a large supply of money, say that they would want to buy a unicorn or to own Disney World, but this kid really just wants to care for their pearly whites.
Barry, Please Don't Do That
Little siblings can get horribly annoying—I won't lie, I frequently thought about sending my younger brother to an orphanage during my childhood—but I never tried to get someone to murder him.
I'm Calling His Mother!
I realized I was old when I strongly agreed with this mom and kind of want to find her and send this comment to her so she can lecture him about prioritizing homework.
I Sad
This is the most chaotic post I've ever seen: it is a screenshot of a Snapchat photo using fire mouse ears posted on social media with an intensely melodramatic caption.
I Love The Honesty Of This Comment
I really do love that, after watching this video on YouTube, this kid was so panicked about his mom tracing his browsing history that he already commented to explain himself.
A Very Important Tutorial
Have you ever had the problem of not having enough underarm hair, so you decided that instead of just waiting for puberty to hit you, you would Crayola marker some on? Me neither.
Yes, The Animated Car Is Talking To You
On a slightly different note, I think it's hilarious that Owen Wilson's kids don't believe him when he tells them he voices Lightning McQueen because "Dad, you're not a car".
I Forgot About Yo Mama Jokes
Yo Mama jokes were the epitome of comedy when I was in the fourth grade, so it's kind of cute to see that their legacy remains. However, poor spelling here is tragic.
Someone Get Me Aloe For This Burn
I have received my fair share of insults throughout my life so I have developed a pretty thick skin. This sick burn, however, definitely would rock me to pieces and make me cry.
His Commitment Is Unparalleled
What would you do in order to get famous? I'd like to think that the worst thing I would do is overwork myself and post too much on Instagram, but this kid is willing to hurt himself everyday until his dreams come true!
This Is The Worst Brag I've Ever Read
Kids are mean creatures. They feel joy in hurting their peers, which is just part of the development it takes to become a good adult. Bragging about it will only win you points during recess.
The Numbers Say Otherwise...
As much as you may want your video to get zero dislikes from the public, you cannot simply speak that result into existence. In fact, the opposite is likely to happen.
I'm Sure The ER Doctors Were Thrilled
Picture this: you're an overworked ER nurse or doctor on the eighth hour of your shift. You have a kid come in with severe third degree burns. You hustle to fix him, only to find out he did this for internet clout.
I Will Call His Mother
I would like to start a non-profit organization that finds boys who send gross messages to their romantic interests and contact their parents. These boys are then forced to read their texts/messages to their mom.
Albert.
Do you think that Albert is aware that there is more to Twitter than just putting your name out there? Do you think he's figured it out yet? Will he ever?
Some Things Don't Need To Be Shared
Listen, kid, I'm going to give you a list of things that you should probably avoid talking about on the internet: haemorrhoids, nose snot, any sort of cyst, and definitely not itchy balls.
Buddy, Just Don't Watch It
Can you imagine if someone went to see a horror film by their own choice and then, after being scared, demanded that the movie never be played for anyone ever again? This has the same energy.
Dan Will Not Respond
A cool thing about social media is that it allows us to see more about our favorite celebrities, but just because you can comment on their posts does not mean they will ever see or acknowledge it.
This Hurt To Read
I firmly believe that there should be an age requirement to join a social media platform like Instagram. A six-year-old has no business being on the app, let alone saying that they are "dateing".
What Is Going On Here?
Somebody should let this kid know that people can see when you're the one replying to your own comments. Also, why did he try to diss himself? What was the purpose?
They Should Be Sent To Juvie
There has to be some sort of law against posting photos of your relatives in the hospital and posting them online for clout amongst your friends. That spelling of "miserable" is criminal on its own.
Um, Duh?
I'd like to congratulate this kid for discovering impatience, something that no one else has ever experienced before in their lives. No one else has ever had to wait for anything.
Thank You For Your Input
As you age, you gain a lot of experiences and learn so much more about yourself. While a fart might be the coolest thing this kid has experienced so far, I hope that changes in the future.
Control Yourself, Thomas
This kid came onto YouTube hoping to see someone get some action (and by action, I mean a single kiss). In a way, this is kind of adorable and endearing if you can get past the grossness.
Think Before You Post
Reading this has officially made me wish that I was illiterate. I can't imagine typing this out and having the audacity to actually post it online where strangers could see it.
