Video Reviews Social Networking and Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-80RTGqTgQ

We live in a world that is immersed in technology. In this context, the rise of social networks and their increased popularity among children, teens and adults is a hot topic today. I have chosen to review a video that describes in detail a social network called Everloop, designed especially for children under 13. The video is an interview with this network's Chief Strategy Officer, who presents the advantages of Everloop, its main features, why it is suitable and attractive for children and how it allows for parental control and supervision.

Children should not be banned from having access to networking utilities. These have almost become indispensable, people of all ages somehow relate to them and therefore being excluded from such environments also excludes them from normal social interaction with their peers. However, one thing is essential: parents need to make sure their children are not completely immersed in these virtual lives, real social interaction should remain the most important, as this is the one that builds real social bonds. Traditional play, offline games and outdoor activities should prevail, in order to prevent children from developing poor social skills and inability to interact in the real world.

Everloop claims that it allows for parental control: parents create their children's account, they set up the account settings and can receive notifications about their children's online activity and set privacy rules. It is indeed important for parents to double-check and supervise their kid's online activities, have the chance to step in if necessary and protect their small ones, as they have the experience and knowledge to better avoid potential dangers or inappropriate content. However, this should be done with careful moderation. Parents should not inhibit their children's social development through prohibitive behavior and by constantly checking upon them. Keeping them in a safety bubble is not advisable either, thus stepping back at times and offering a little independence is just as...

Each user has a profile and a wall, where they can post thoughts, videos, photos, chat, send text messages, use the VoIP service, create and join groups based on their interests. This is a big advantage: by creating the website in a similar manner to Facebook (clearly one of the most popular social networking platforms), children feel that they have their own space for interaction, without being excluded from the "grown-up virtual social world." They may also feel less tempted to create fake accounts on adult social networks or lie to their parents. All in all, the development of social networks for children is a wise compromise in today's world.
Careers for People with Intellectual Disabilities: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhPIi9KF4Cw

Social integration for people with disabilities has become one of the policy makers' main concerns all over the world. This video looks at an example where David, an adult with Down Syndrome (a very widespread type of intellectual disability), has been able to get a regular job and work in a very friendly, caring and respectful environment. The employer, colleagues and the worker comment on their experience. It comes as extremely natural, in my opinion, not only to acknowledge the presence of disabled people and create suitable living conditions and services for them, but also take the best approach to integrate them into the society as much as possible, by offering them employment options that meet their needs and abilities.

In this video, both the employers and colleagues point out the fact that David is, despite his disability, perfectly capable of performing his tasks as a Distribution Clerk with responsibility, dedication, and accurateness. As long as he is being clearly offered a clear job description and given all the necessary information, he is just as able as any other person to complete this job. The great achievement in this case is that this man becomes integrated in his community, builds a strong self-esteem and is socially active, has a purpose and is treated…