LETTERS: Children used to learn about culture and civilisation from their parents.
Now, youngsters share their activities on social media.
They make content out of whatever is around them. They sometimes make up stories to have content for their followers.
Society must recognise that social media is more than entertainment.
It is today's culture and manner of living, a place where we may obtain knowledge and learn how to live a better life.
When television shows first became popular, they were an effective medium to disseminate news to the public because they could be watched by millions of people.
With social media, information can be accessed anywhere.
This fits the term "global village" introduced by Canadian theorist Marshall McLuhan.
It is people's obligation to ensure that the information on social media can educate viewers.
Teachers should use social media in their lessons.
Chefs can share recipes by submitting cooking films to social media sites. Preachers or motivational experts can use social media to clarify issues and propose solutions.
Students can use social media to showcase their skills and knowledge.
Effective and professional communication on social media is a way for firms to brand themselves.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, when launching the Internet Safety Day, expressed his hope for members of Keluarga Malaysia to be responsible on social media.
NURUL NISHA MOHD SHAH
Lecturer, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Universiti Teknologi Mara
NUR FAATHINAH MOHAMMAD ROSHDAN
Lecturer, Academy of Language Studies, UiTM
The views expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect those of the New Straits Times