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Is Pakistan Unusual? phisticated, multipronged Hamas “remain calm, exercise restraint and tivity – Excessive presence on social tential harms, benefits of social media
(Continued from page 4) attack could happen without Israel’s immediately end the hostilities to media encourages risk-taking and for kids
how impotent the state had become vast intelligence apparatus —or that protect civilians and avoid further our children may engage in behaviors 4 Constantly Connected: How
when confronted by the forces it had of the US — seeing it ahead of time. deterioration of the situation.” It went they normally wouldn’t. For example, Media Use Can Affect Your Child -
nurtured. “There will be some kind of na- on to call for a two-state solution. sexting (sending, receiving, or for- HealthyChildren.org and Social Me-
That impotence is glaringly evi- tional commission of inquiry as to the For Israelis, this is infuriating. warding sexually explicit messages, dia’s Concerning Effect on Teen Men-
dent today as well. Even in heavily intelligence failures that occurred,” The latest attacks are arguably the photographs, or videos). In addition, tal Health
policed Islamabad every two of three Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation worst violence they’ve experienced children are constantly targeted by 5 Blue Light and Your Eyes - Na-
mosques and madressahs are built on for Defense of Democracies predicted. in 50 years. They come from a heav- the porn industry looking for their tional Center
encroached land. Civic authorities Schanzer said the conventional ily armed outfit that took control of future clients. A share by a friend or 6 Associations of media use and
stand helpless before this anarchy, un- thinking in Israel is that Hamas has a territory after Israel had dismantled an advertisement on the wall/feed can early childhood development: cross-
able to demolish hastily constructed always been a “tactical” threat — se- settlements there in the hopes of pav- easily lead our children down a hor- sectional findings from the LIFE
structures. rious, but not one that could end the ing the way for long-term peace. rible path. Child study
Government attempts to have the viability of Israel. But maybe Israel Israelis feel they have every right • Radicalization – With so much 7 The association between social
same prayer time for all mosques didn’t fully appreciate that Hamas, to strike back against Hamas. time being spent on social media media use and body dysmorphic
in Islamabad have also foundered. with help from Iran, had evolved into Yuval Waks, a senior official at the and hundreds of followers, it is dif- symptoms in young people
Madressah reform is dead in the wa- a more strategic threat, Schanzer said. Israeli embassy in Beijing, expressed ficult for parents to navigate down 8 Does Social Media Use Cause
ter. Instead, now that the Single Na- Israel fought with Hamas in 2021, disappointment on China’s statement. the list of friends. Our children are at Depression? - Child Mind Institute
tional Curriculum is being imposed, taking out numerous targets of the “When people are being murdered, higher risk of being exposed to radi- 9 Social Media Addiction
regular schools have become like militant group in Gaza over 11 days slaughtered in the streets, this is not cal information that may change their (Tayaabah Qazi has a master’s
madressahs. that left at least 260 Palestinians and the time to call for a two-state solu- tarbiyah (upbringing) at home. They degree in Educational Leadership,
Religious fanaticism, like every a dozen Israelis dead. Is it possible tion,” Waks told reporters, according may lend their allegiance or loyalty to an AdminI/II Certification from the
deadly infectious disease, spreads it ended that fight too quickly — be- to Reuters. individuals with dangerous intentions State of Maryland Education De-
when those in power deliberately fore it had done enough damage to That said, China is an increasingly on either side of the spectrum. They partment, and a Secondary Teaching
employ faith to further their political Hamas’ capabilities? important player in the region, and may get sucked into the propagan- Certification in Chemistry as well as
ambitions. Pakistani politicians freely The United States at the time one Israel — or Saudi Arabia or Iran da of either religious extremism or a CPP certificate. She has served in
pander to hare-brained clerics and made a concerted effort to convince — is unlikely to shun any time soon. doubting Islam all together, one click the education field as a teacher and
their hate-filled rants. Israel to limit the operation’s length. (David Cohen and Lara Seligman at a time on their social media feed. an administrator of schools. She has
Among others, Zulfikar Ali Bhut- Still, Israel also had reached a point contributed to this report. Politico) • Time Wasted – Hours go by served at Community College of Bal-
to, Nawaz Sharif, and Imran Khan of diminishing returns when it came scrolling down the Instagram reels or timore County as a Coordinator of
reaped benefits from this strategy, but to the number of targets it could hit, The Influence of Social Media on YouTube Shorts. It starts with no time Adult Basic Education program. Tay-
the cost was paid by society. Conse- Schanzer said. Children’s Growth and Development for dhikr or remembrance of Allah, no aabah is currently working as a Grant
quently, more and more of Pakistan’s This round of fighting could last (Continued from page 6) time for learning of Qur’an and Ha- Program Manager at the Office of
population is ready to lynch first, ask much longer than 11 days, not least • Poor Physical Development – dith as well as tazkiyah (reflections,) Workforce Development at Maryland
later. Even our friends fear us. because Israel may stage a ground in- Children spending too much time on to missed prayers and fasting which Department of Labor. She has been a
(The writer is an Islamabad-based cursion and because Hamas is hold- devices do not venture out to play- are all essential to developing and long-time resident of Maryland for
physicist and writer. Dawn) ing numerous hostages. grounds or their backyards to have maintaining a healthy spiritual life. 17 years, with her family, but hails
Will this affect Ukraine? fun with their peers and siblings. from Southern California. She is also
How Big Is This Going to Get? What to The United States already is ramp- Lack of physical activity results in Solutions a staunch believer of the 4 Cs: Com-
Watch for in the Israel-Hamas Battle ing up its provision of military equip- poor muscular and skeletal growth as It is easy to become addicted and passion. Commitment. Conversation.
(Continued from page 5) ment, munitions and other resources well, as is causing obesity. to live in the invisible bubble of so- Cultivation. https://www.soundvi-
United Arab Emirates and Morocco. to Israel. It’s also deploying ships and • Safety – Our perception of pri- cial media. As parents, here is what sion.com/article/the-consequences-
It has many incentives — including aircraft near Israel in a show of sup- vacy has changed with the arrival of is being done by other parents and are of-social-media-use-on-our-child-
economic — to strike such a deal with port. social media. What was considered suggestions from your doctors: rens-growth-and-development)
Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites The moves come amid a parti- sacred once, is no more. However, 1. Be a role model by curtailing
of Islam. san fight over whether Washington sharing of personal information also your own SMU. Foremost Priority in Pak-US Ties
For the United States, anything should keep providing military and places children at a very high risk of 2. Engage and increase physical Is to Take It to a Higher Level
that brings more calm to the Middle economic aid to Ukraine as it battles being targeted by criminals and sex- family activities and include your (Continued from page 13)
East is welcome for reasons that affect Russia’s invasion. ual predators which can then place kids in the planning to balance social Ambassador Joan A. Polaschik, direc-
policies ranging from counterterror- Republicans who have expressed them in extreme physical danger. media use. tor of FSI, also briefed the ambassador
ism to energy. Another major factor growing misgivings about ongoing 3. Give kids full attention and de- about various training programs at
is a desire by Washington to offset support for Ukraine quickly spoke in Emotional Development mand theirs, too. Turn off your own FSI which impart world-class diplo-
growing Chinese influence in the favor of aiding Israel. (The latter is a Mind and body are connected. notifications. matic training to the US Foreign Ser-
Middle East. top cause for evangelical Christians Emotional and psychological prob- 4. Look out for signs of trouble. vice Officers and help them to excel in
“China is not just showing up. who make up a notable chunk of the lems become amplified when the 5. Make family rules for social today’s global arena.
They are showing up with massive, GOP base.) body is not doing well and vice versa. media use for meal, sleep, and prayer The possibilities of forging collab-

massive offers to these countries,” a For now, US officials insist that Here are a few issues our children are times. oration between the Foreign Service
senior Biden administration official aiding Israel on the military front encountering in terms of their emo- 6. Teach kids about safeguarding Academy of Pakistan and the US For-
told POLITICO last week, before the won’t affect the aid to Ukraine. Dif- tional health. privacy on social media. eign Service Institute to benefit from
Hamas attack. The official declined to ferent systems are involved in many • Self-image – The filters on so- 7. Discuss unhealthy activity on mutual expertise and experiences
detail the shape of the grand bargain, cases. cial media are not doing any good to social media that compromises your were also discussed.
including what security guarantees Ukrainians may be disappointed our children. Harmless fun is now a religious tarbiyah at home and encour- (Elaine Pasquini is a freelance
the US would offer the Saudis. in how America treats them versus Is- serious problem for some of our kids ages children to defy Islamic values. journalist. Her reports appear in the
The official also said Palestinians rael, a country whose military might who are exhibiting body dysmorphic The need to maintain balance in life Washington Report on Middle East
had been participating. they hope to echo. It doesn’t help disorder symptoms (BDD).7 The ex- is an unrelenting task for mankind, but Affairs and Nuze.Ink.)
”They want to be a part of this pro- that Israel has not offered Ukraine cessive use of media is not only dis- a mandate from Allah. There are some
cess, and we would not do it without as much support as it could, chilling torting their image of self but also great benefits of social media use, how- PML-N, PPP Hail SC Verdict on Law
them,” the official said. “That is a ma- their relations. encouraging a false sense of worth as ever, it is much harder for children to Curbing CJ’s Powers
jor change from their policy, which Israel has refused to send the well as pushing toward eating disor- limit their access without parental or (Continued on page 23)
has been they will never engage in any Iron Dome, an air defense system, to ders. adult support. Just like how they need Regarding exercising the apex court’s
process that has to do with an Arab Ukraine to help protect its civilians • Depression – Continuous in- to learn how to walk and talk, it is im- original jurisdiction, the Act said that
state normalizing relations with Israel and military positions from Russian activity and physical disconnection portant for our children to learn how any matter invoking the use of Article
absent a Palestinian state.” attacks. from peers and family due to exces- to safely engage with social media. Let 184(3) would first be placed before
The official didn’t specify which What about China’s role? sive SMU use has been shown to have us educate ourselves and support each the committee.
Palestinians, but the reference was Earlier this year, Chinese officials a direct effect on our teen’s mental other as a community in keeping our On matters where the interpreta-
likely to people affiliated with the Pal- said they’d be willing to make a run well-being.8 children from experiencing the harmful tion of the Constitution is required,
estinian Authority. at peace talks between Israelis and • Addiction – Excessive use of so- effects of excessive social media usage. the Act said the committee would
That body, which governs in the Palestinians. This followed a success- cial media puts our children at a very compose a bench comprising no less
West Bank, is a weak rival to Hamas ful Chinese role in the restoration of high risk of developing an addiction End Notes than five apex court judges.
and an ongoing agitator against Isra- diplomatic relations between Saudi that makes it difficult to achieve a 1 Parents in a town in Ireland came About appeals for any verdict by
el. But its fate may be affected by the Arabia and Iran. healthy life balance.9 together to voluntarily ban smart- an apex court bench that exercised
new fighting. After all, noted one for- But China’s reaction to the latest phones for kids as old as 13 Article 184(3)’s jurisdiction, the
mer senior State Department official, violence may temporarily sour Israe- Spiritual Development 2 At Waldorf School in Silicon Act said that the appeal would lie
there is “the question of who rules lis on Beijing’s advances. Of course, the state of mind and Valley, Technology Can Wait - The within 30 days of the bench’s order
Gaza when this is done.” In a statement Sunday, the Chi- body has a direct connection to the New York Times and Waldorf Schools to a larger SC bench. It added that
How did Israel not see this coming? nese Foreign Ministry said Israel and state of our spirituality and connec- teach without technology — here’s the appeal would be fixed for hear-
There’s no quick answer to the Palestine — it used that term instead tion to God. what it is like ing within a period not exceeding
glaring question of how such a so- of Hamas or Palestinians — should • Undesirable Content and Ac- 3 APA chief scientist outlines po- 14 days. - The News
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