Social media controls a large part of adolescents’ time, and educating them about how to make the most out of the Internet, while at the same time minimizing the harm, the Child Friendly Space team conducted a session entitled “Smartphones and the Internet” in the town of Al Wadhihi in the countryside of Aleppo.
The session included identifying the pros and cons of using the Internet and the negative impact of its frequent use, such as (distraction, delaying bedtime, getting bullied, spreading rumors, presenting unrealistic views of others' lives). The youths also carried out a motor activity called the circle of communication, which aimed to help them distinguish advertisements on the Internet, and how to balance online entertainment with actual activities.
The session was held in cooperation between the Syrian Society for Social Development and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
The adolescents expressed the extent to which they benefited during the session and said:
"The topic of today's session is very important because the Internet has become an essential thing in our lives. I liked discussing the importance and need for each one of us to set hours and a specific goal for using the Internet."
“Today we found out that the positives of the Internet can easily turn into negatives if we use it randomly.”
In order to familiarize adolescents with the safety rules in the event of a fire , networking was established with the Aleppo Fire Brigade to present a field trip for the adolescents of Shams Community Center on fires , their causes , risks and methods of correctly extinguishing them .
The session began with an informative paragraph about the causes of fires , how to prevent them and safe ways to put them out , in addition to explaining the tasks of the firefighter and the evolution of their role to meet the call in all environmental and natural disasters . Noting that you must call 112 in the event of a major fire .
This session was conducted in cooperation between the Syrian Society for Social Development and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees .
The adolescents expressed the huge benefit they have obtained from the session by saying:
“ I learned how to put out the fire in case it happens to us at home or with our neighbours . At the same time , I also learned what could harm me and how to prevent it . “
“ This the first time I have seen the fire engine and learned how to put out all kinds of fires “
“ The information we have obtained today is very rich and it will help us in the future and the days ahead to actually act right if we ever face a similar situation of a fire and be able to save lives , including our own "