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Watching TV and using Tablets
I'm only 6 years old, but I remember watching more educational shows on TV and using educational apps on a tablet. How it affects my lifestyle: I became interested in watching shows that teach things about the world, supporting my love for learning through interactive content. -
Internet
At the age of 7, I have greater access to the internet for school purposes and games, as well as watching more age-appropriate TV shows. How it affects my lifestyle: This increases my curiosity, which leads to a deeper engagement with topics of interest. -
Playing Games
At the age of 8, I continued to use the internet and began playing multiplayer online games like Minecraft and Roblox How it affects my lifestyle: I improved social interaction skills through online gaming, I gained the courage to talk to other people. -
Social Media
At age 9, my parents created a social media account for me Facebook this led to me being exposed to social media for the first time, but I did not use it often. How it affects my lifestyle: I began to understand more about digital communication norms which led to me being active in social media until today. -
YouTube
At the age of 10, I regularly watched popular YouTube content like people playing Minecraft or doing DIY's and began following these influencers. How it affects my lifestyle: I developed critical thinking about media messages and the influence of social media on a person's identity. -
Movie as a form of entertainment
At the age of 11, I became interested in streaming services like Netflix for entertainment. How it affects my lifestyle: This expands my exposure to diverse cultures and storytelling methods, which influences my taste in movies. As a result, I also watch Netflix regularly. -
Tik Tok
At the age of `14, I discovered TikTok and spent my days watching videos from it How it affects my lifestyle: TikTok has become part of my life until now, and I always watch videos from it; it has become a replacement for YouTube. -
Online Class
At the age of 15, I started using online classes due to the pandemic. How it affects my lifestyle: Online classes became a part of my studying. When it was implemented, it was never removed and is still being used today. -
Using E-books
At the age of 16, I started using E-books to read stories I wanted to read instead of physical books. How it affects my lifestyle: I started reading everywhere. I read using an E book while waiting for people to arrive, while in a car, while eating or cooking. -
Research
At 18, I am more exposed to the internet media since I am doing a research paper and since it is needed in school. How it affects my lifestyle: The way I search the web has changed; I always look for trusted sources and include references for the websites I use.