by ABC News November 8, 2011

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Cornell Study" by ABC News.

In "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Cornell Study," Matthew Brashears conducted a study that suggested social networks may not be fulfilling our deeper social needs.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community, Friendship & Family, and Technology, Progress & Industry as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What are the costs and benefits of technology?", "How are communities formed?", and "What is a friend?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this news article at home:
    • What was "More Facebook Friends, Fewer Real Ones, Says Cornell Study" about?
    • What did you learn about Community?
    • What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
    • What did you learn about Technology, Progress & Industry?
  • Watch I have 1,000 friends on Facebook but I feel lonely at home with your child.