'Social media' is not really social,  Youths are the reason.

India is going through very critical phase. People, especially youths are considered as the "future" caretaker of country, and some youth are already doing astonishing jobs for the welfare of society and country albeit most of them are anonymous, they are unsung trailblazers. But the kind of revolution which we ought to see in the society due to the active participation of youth is unsatisfactory.

It is because ....

They all are active and enthusiastic only in fb. They can fight over the issues but cast aside themselves when to do something which could bring change in the society. They are Indians but have certain type of stereotype for Indians. they are cynical and crippled by narcissism. It is very good to have nationalism, but it is detrimental and disastrous to have ultra-nationalism and jingoism. whether it is the case of anti-corruption movement led by Anna hazare (in which youths had shown unprecedented response at the beginning) , "damini rape case" ( where youths had came out of their houses in support of 'girls' protection'.) and many such causes.  These all are like an ephemeral episodes, where youth's sentiments caught fire in few seconds and get vanished within jiffy without leaving any permanent effect.

We abhor corruption, and criticize government by posting derogatory pics and other materials( folks, don't take me wrong , we should criticize it and condemn it as Indian constitution has provided us with "Freedom of speech and expression" but as a human being  and "Social Animal"  we should avoid those things which can hurt anyone's psyche and soul.) but don't forget we have also certain obligations as a citizen. It will be wrong if we escape our part of responsibilities, because in democracy we generally think "our duties are over by casting a single vote once in five year", but it is not true. it is futile to clamour on 'Social media' i.e. facebook. If we really want to change the society then we have to take up the social problems at grassroot level. Afterall , We constitute society, if we will change ourselves, the society will get automatically changed.

Social reformists can reform the society up to some extent because it is tangible but Is it possible to take vigilance over 'Social' media from such inflammatory objects. Now a days we can perceive more 'controversies' in social site facebook than in our real society in which we are living. Facebook is western product but we are using it in Indian style. Few months ago there was a rumour that kadar khan ,Bollywood actor was dead. Yesterday I saw a post in fb from my friend stating that “ Jackie Chan was shooting for his film and during a stunt he falls from 16 story building and died on the spot...... R.I.P. Jackie Chan" Are these things are relevant?? , whether these things make any sense?? Youths must understand that Real society comes under 'social and ethical' norms, while 'Virtual society' (facebook) comes only under IT Act norms, due to misuse of IT act government has watered it down, it means enhanced autonomy. So, this is the need of the hour , if want something better for the society we should reflect our thoughts through action rather than boasting and making rhetoric statement on Facebook.” 

There are many instances on fb where students get benefited in myriads way. Facebook provides a platform where we can interact with eminent people, we can exchange our thoughts. we can use fb to meet our ends which are productive in nature. Facebook is beneficial for those who is mature and sensible enough to put their thoughts in Public. This is why facebook has a restriction on age limit , if u want to create fb account u must have attained18 years of age.  Some people interpret it in wrong way that u must be an adult only. But it is not the only motive of age restriction. It is another thing that generally it is believed that if you are an adult, you are suppose to have sensibility as well, but it is not true in every case. Sensibility and maturity is independent of any age, it totally depends on our rational views, how profound we are attached to other people and it depends on our positive attitude.so, folks, use facebook prudently and safely, and in prolong connection with "Social media" don't forget the society, u must be active in Social affairs as well. Shape your thoughts in words and reflects your words through action. Prove that you are also social animal by inculcating ethical and moral values.

By:-  Tanveer Ashraf