In the realm of social media, the “like” button often falls short of capturing the nuances of our emotions. When a friend shares a heart-wrenching post about loss, pressing “like” feels inappropriate. I once worked at a site dedicated to historical figures, and it was always awkward to ask people to “like” a page about someone like Joseph Stalin. While Mark Zuckerberg has firmly opposed the introduction of a “dislike” button for community well-being, I believe we could all benefit from more nuanced options—especially as parents. Here are five buttons we dreamt about:
- I Totally Get This – Perfect for the moments when your child shares a picture of themselves in a sneaky outfit that they weren’t supposed to wear outside.
- Get Home Right Now – For those cringe-worthy selfies your teen posts from a location that raises eyebrows.
- Spellcheck Please – The perfect way to tease your kids about their amusing typos without being too harsh.
- Oh, Please! – For when you catch your child whining about you online—because we all know what they really mean!
- Wait, You Used to Dislike Her! – Ideal for parents who want to keep tabs on their kids’ friendships and the ever-changing dynamics that come with them.
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In summary, adopting new buttons on social media could bridge the gap between what we feel and how we express those feelings online as parents. Let’s keep dreaming up the features we wish we had!