Socialization of youth

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You hold a responsible government ministry position. One morning your 11-year-old son's school calls you to meet the Principal: your son was found wandering aimlessly during class hours, has become a loner, is unresponsive in class and performed poorly in football trials. At home, after cajoling, he shares that some children mock him in class and on the students' WhatsApp group — calling him stunted and a frog — naming culprits but pleading to let it rest. Days later at a sporting event, a colleague's son shows you a video caricaturing your son and points out the perpetrators in the stands; you walk past them with your son and go home. Next day a viral social media video denigrates you, your son and wife, alleging you physically bullied children on the field; friends and colleagues call for details. A junior advises a counter video; you post your event video identifying the likely perpetrators, narrating what actually happened and highlighting the adverse effects of social media misuse. (a) Discuss the ethical issues involved in the use of social media based on this case. (b) Discuss the pros and cons of your using social media to counter the fake propaganda against your family.