"THE WAY WE LIVE NOW: GROWING UP ON FACEBOOK"

This article, written by Peggy Orenstein from the New York Times, analyzes the lives of those who use Facebook and other social network sites. The author explains that younger users seem to grow up on Facebook because they begin using the site at such a young age. And although it may be comforting to remain in touch with old friends instead of having to let them go, the author notes that this is bothering to her because she feels like the past is never really the past when you are online. Your past is constantly dug up and resurfaces, which conflicts with the societal norm of putting the past behind you. The author's ideas were interesting but I felt that the style with which she composed her article was confusing and choppy.