We live in a generation where confrontation is rare. We live in a generation where people sit behind a computer screen and type. We live in a generation where kids take keyboarding and don’t learn how to write in cursive anymore. Our generation isn’t “messed up” because of this, there are just messed up things that occur. For example, fights should not be public. Relationship issues should not be public. “Sub-tweeting” should be non existent. So the next time you're tempted to tweet something horrible about the girl that sits two rows ahead of you in your Chemistry lecture, keep the following in mind.
1. It’s completely mature.
Sub-tweeting really shows how much you’ve grown as a person. It completely proves that you’re an adult now and capable of handling real life situations. In the work force, in relationships, you can’t fix a problem from behind a screen. Actually, if a boss googles you and sees a sub tweet about “that bitch” you might not even make it to the work force. You will never be able to deal with the boss you can’t stand or the relationship that is toxic from behind a screen. Learning how to face your problems is a key aspect of life, and one that you do not learn from twitter.
2. Your friends wont be mad at all.
The worst thing you can do when fighting with a friend is tweet about it. You WILL fight with your friends. We are adults now and shit happens. Tweeting about it makes you the lesser person, pisses your friend off more, and won’t lead to the conclusion you want.
3. It is an excellent form of communication.
Tweeting your issues is a great way to communicate the problems your experiencing. Based on some tweets I see, some of you all should be taking that to a psychologist or your doctor, definitely not twitter. Tweeting about family problems does not solve your family problems. Talk to your mom instead of ranting on twitter about her. Take the time to play with your younger sibling, maybe they’re acting like “such a brat” because you don’t take then time out of your day to notice they exist.
4. You’ll feel wonderful after.
So after the tweet, your friends will most likely be annoyed, your might have pissed off a boss, and none of your followers really care about what you had to say. So what did you gain by making that tweet? Do you feel better now? Probably not. Did it solve the issue? My guess is no.
We live in a generation where people search for redemption by having 4895 followers to care about their every move. None of those followers cares that your best friend Susie is being “such a Debbie downer right now.” None of those followers cares about your home issues or about your horrendous day. Instead of turning to a social media platform with your problems, take the time to confront your problems. Learn how to confront, and do it the right way. You’ll be better off in the end for it.
