#EndSlacktivism

I'm super guilty of engaging in slacktivism. I had the "I stand with France" FB Profile filter, and I attempted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, and so on.

In high school I was much better at following up my actions with words. I was extremely active in the Key Club and if I didn't like something I changed it. I've grown much more complacent as a college student.

Both of my roommates are completely unafraid and very eager to attend protests and rallies for causes they feel strongly about. Perhaps my issue is that I simply don't feel strongly enough to be willing to do something to change it.

All it takes for evil to happen is for good people to stand aside and let it. Slacktivisim can become more than just useless- it can become dangerous. Because good people think they ARE doing things to thwart evil. They think their "actions" have an effect. If you go on social media and spout your beliefs and spread them around, okay, that's fine. But most people with opposing opinions will not be turned to your side by a sing passionate post, or even a series of passionate posts.

Talk is cheap. It's time for action.

If GoFundMe is the new age of begging, then why are people so much more willing to support those than the people on the street? Why are they any less manipulative? Why are they anymore worthy?

Look, I'm not trying to tell you how to use your money. I just want to know how the thought process works.

I'm a selfish individual, and I have been told I am not compassionate enough. Which perhaps there is some merit to. But I find it foolish to give people money for causes that are stupid. I also find it interesting that these platforms censor what you can campaign for.

Like there's one site that prevents you from funding an abortion. What if it is a medically required abortion that your insurance won't pay for? I'm pretty sure that is one of the few cases that abortion is legal across entire country. To me placing such a ban is stupid. If I can make a campaign for my sock fund, let them make one for something that could literally save their life.

I feel compelled to point out that while I am pro-choice, I also do not personally thing abortion is something I can truly condone or choose. But others should still have that choice, because it is their life, too.

Anyway, on to Zuckerburg. He's intelligent, as in a booksmart way, but DANG he's making a fool of himself. Like PLEASE friend, stop talking. I'm just honestly really surprised at how the whole thing is going...

Public Shaming has been around as long as society has existed. People getting placed in the Stocks and being pelted with fruit. The stoning of adulterers. The Scarlet "A", also for adulterers. In Huntington, it is still legal to beat your wife, as long as it is on the steps of the court house.

"Psychologists say that children don't respond to beatings" - Lots of People

They do respond, but not necessarily in the right ways or for the right reason. If your child harasses another child about their hair, then a spanking does nothing. If you explain to them why harassing other kids about their hair is not an acceptable behavior, that would be much more effective. Better yet, ask the child why, WITHOUT guiding or accusing, it is unacceptable behavior.

I don't think I will personally spank my children. I don't think that's the most effective parenting strategy. Every child is unique, and will require a unique brand of parenting. There simply isn't a "one size fits all" parenting solution.