MAKANA’S HELPFUL HINTS
Today’s Tip: Be a social media role model. Help young adults learn to face temptation and delete it.
Each generation is defined by a unique set of characteristics. However, no matter the characteristics, every young adult goes through the same set of “developmental tasks,” cultivating (1) personal identity, (2) relationships, (3) meaning of work and (4) spiritual life.
When considering how these tasks are tackled, the generational characteristics are vital. For example, the social media staples of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, were in existence throughout the young adulthood of all millennials. Many struggle with developing their personal identity and forming authentic relationships. A big part has to do with social media and its built-in temptation to alter your persona. One way to help young adults rise above this temptation is to be a role model. Be aware of what you share online. Social media is a tool and how it’s used is up to you.
When struggling with social media, it’s inspirational to see other people use it in an honest way. So, look at your own social media pages and ask yourself, “What kind of example are you setting for those in your networks?”
Makana Aiona is the diocesan coordinator for Young Adult Ministry.