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5 Ways Our Family Uses Social Media

 Author: Dennis

Much is made about the successes of business and commerce via social media.  There are tons of articles addressing how social media works amidst a catastrophe like we’re seeing in Japan right now.  Many people rave about how social media helped them get that dream job.  There are endless resources when it comes to how social media has impact in these areas.

Let’s not forget one more area…our family.

On a more personal level social media is one of the most awesome tools for a family that I’ve ever seen or even thought of.  We use it daily.  We use it now so often that we don’t even know we’re using it. 

Here are 5 ways our family uses social media:

Pictures and Videos, Connecting, Events,  Referrals,  Entertainment  

 So after reading this you might be wondering that since these people are so connected online via social media – do they ever actually SEE each other? 

Dennis says YES> Read More from Dennis

I disagree the next generation has issues communicating ‘in person’. Interactions with other human beings~ whats that? 

Most just do not know how to talk to others without a computer screen, ipad, ipod, iphone, etc…   

What do you think?

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I would like to share this information that was submitted by my 17 yr old daughter for a school project

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