In recent years, the rise of social media has transformed not just how we connect with each other, but also how students interact with the world around them. The digital age has ushered in unprecedented access to information and social networks, but at what cost to student well-being?
Recent research indicates that a majority of educators are sounding the alarm over the potential negative impacts of social media on students' social-emotional development. These findings echo a growing concern that while digital platforms can offer educational benefits and social connections, they may also contribute to increased feelings of anxiety, depression, and social isolation among young learners.
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Connectivity
Social media platforms can serve as a space for creative expression and a means to foster relationships. However, for students, these virtual spaces can also become arenas of comparison, cyberbullying, and distractions from real-world interactions—key components of developing social-emotional skills.
The Educators' Perspective
Teachers, who are on the frontline of observing the effects of social media on their students, have noted a change in how students interact with each other and manage their emotions. From decreased attention spans to altered communication skills, educators are noticing a shift that deserves attention.
Understanding the Ripple Effects
The concern is not limited to direct interactions on social media but extends to the ripple effects on behavior and learning in the classroom. Are students less equipped to handle face-to-face conversations? Is the instant gratification of digital 'likes' affecting their perseverance and ability to deal with more challenging tasks?
Striking a Healthy Balance
While outright banning of social media is neither practical nor beneficial, educators are advocating for a balanced approach that includes digital literacy and mindfulness practices in the curriculum. Schools are incorporating lessons on responsible social media use, emphasizing the importance of empathy and face-to-face relationships alongside a digital presence.
Collaborative Efforts for a Digital-Emotional Education
The path forward involves a collaboration between educators, parents, and students. Implementing policies that encourage positive use of social media, educating students on the potential mental health risks, and fostering an environment where students can openly discuss their digital experiences are critical steps toward ensuring a healthier digital diet for our young learners.
Conclusion: Cultivating Digital Wisdom
As we continue to embrace the digital age, it's essential to cultivate what we might call 'digital wisdom' among students. By teaching them to navigate the complex world of social media with awareness and intelligence, we empower them to build not just their digital profiles but their character and well-being.
Privacy Policy:
HS Unlimited Enterprise LLC, operates petalyx.com and may operate other websites. It is HS Unlimited Enterprise's} policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our websites.
Website Visitors
Like most website operators, Petalyx.com collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Petalyx.com's purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how petaled.com visitors use its website. From time to time, petaled.com may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, e.g., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of its website.
petalyx.com also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on petalyx.com blogs/sites. Petalyx.com only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog/site where the comment was left.
Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information
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Aggregated Statistics
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Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information
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Cookies
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Business Transfers
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Policy Changes
Although most changes are likely to be minor, petalyx.com may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in petalyx.com sole discretion. www.educatorsessence.com encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. If you have a petalyx.com account, you might also receive an alert informing you of these changes. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.
Terms of Service:
The following terms and conditions govern all use of the https://www.petalyx.com website and all content, services, and products available at or through the website (taken together, the Website). The Website is owned and operated by https://petalyx.com. The Website is offered subject to your acceptance without modification of all of the terms and conditions contained herein and all other operating rules, policies (including, without limitation, https://www.educatorsessence.com Privacy Policy) and procedures that may be published from time to time on this Site by https://petalyx.com (collectively, the "Agreement").
Please read this Agreement carefully before accessing or using the Website. By accessing or using any part of the web site, you agree to become bound by the terms and conditions of this agreement. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the Website or use any services. If these terms and conditions are considered an offer by https://petalyx.com, acceptance is expressly limited to these terms. The Website is available only to individuals who are at least 16 years old.
The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and any or all Agreements: “Client”, “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting the Company’s terms and conditions. “The Company”, “Ourselves”, “We”, “Our” and “Us”, refers to our Company. “Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to both the Client and ourselves, or either the Client or ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner, whether by formal meetings of a fixed duration, or any other means, for the express purpose of meeting the Client’s needs in respect
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Cookies
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License
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You must not:
Republish material from petalyx.com
Sell, rent or sub-license material from petalyx.com
Reproduce, duplicate or copy material from petalyx.com
Redistribute content from petalyx.com (unless content is specifically made for redistribution).
Hyperlinking to Our Content
The following organizations may link to our Web site without prior written approval:
Government agencies;
Search engines;
News organizations;
Online directory distributors when they list us in the directory may link to our Web site in the same
manner as they hyperlink to the Web sites of other listed businesses; and
Systemwide Accredited Businesses except soliciting non-profit organizations, charity shopping malls, and charity fundraising groups which may not hyperlink to our website.
These organizations may link to our home page, to publications or to other Web site information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way misleading; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement or approval of the linking party and its products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.
We may consider and approve in our sole discretion other link requests from the following types of organizations:
commonly-known consumer and/or business information sources such as Chambers of Commerce, American
Automobile Association, AARP and Consumers Union;
dot.com community sites;
associations or other groups representing charities, including charity giving sites,
online directory distributors;
internet portals;
accounting, law and consulting firms whose primary clients are businesses; and
educational institutions and trade associations.
We will approve link requests from these organizations if we determine that: (a) the link would not reflect unfavorably on us or our accredited businesses (for example, trade associations or other organizations representing inherently suspect types of business, such as work-at-home opportunities, shall not be allowed to link); (b)the organization does not have an unsatisfactory record with us; (c) the benefit to us from the visibility associated with the hyperlink outweighs the absence of ; and (d) where the link is in the context of general resource information or is otherwise consistent with editorial content in a newsletter or similar product furthering the mission of the organization.
These organizations may link to our home page, to publications or to other website information so long as the link: (a) is not in any way misleading; (b) does not falsely imply sponsorship, endorsement or approval of the linking party and it products or services; and (c) fits within the context of the linking party’s site.
If you are among the organizations listed in paragraph 2 above and are interested in linking to our website, you must notify us by sending a letter to 201 E Grand Ave, Suite Ave Escondido, CA.
Please include your name, your organization name, contact information (such as a phone number and/or e-mail address) as well as the URL of your site, a list of any URLs from which you intend to link to our Web site, and a list of the URL(s) on our site to which you would like to link. Allow 2-3 weeks for a response.
Approved organizations may hyperlink to our Web site as follows:
By use of our corporate name; or
By use of the uniform resource locator (Web address) being linked to; or
By use of any other description of our Web site or material being linked to that makes sense within the
context and format of content on the linking party’s site.
No use of petalyx.com’s logo or other artwork will be allowed for linking absent a trademark license agreement.
Iframes
Without prior approval and express written permission, you may not create frames around our web pages or use other techniques that alter in any way the visual presentation or appearance of our Web site.
Reservation of Rights
We reserve the right at any time and in its sole discretion to request that you remove all links or any particular link to our website. You agree to immediately remove all links to our Web site upon such request. We also reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions and its linking policy at any time. By continuing to link to our Web site, you agree to be bound to and abide by these linking terms and conditions.
Removal of Links from Our Website
If you find any link on our website or any linked web site objectionable for any reason, you may contact us about this. We will consider requests to remove links but will have no obligation to do so or to respond directly to you.
Whilst we endeavor to ensure that the information on this website is correct, we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy; nor do we commit to ensuring that the website remains available or that the material on the website is kept up to date.
Content Liability
We shall have no responsibility or liability for any content appearing on your website. You agree to indemnify and defend us against all claims arising out of or based upon your website. No link(s) may appear on any page on your website or within any context containing content or materials that may be interpreted as libelous, obscene or criminal, or which infringes, otherwise violates, or advocates the infringement or other violation of, any third party rights.
Disclaimer
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, we exclude all representations, warranties and conditions relating to our website and the use of this website (including, without limitation, any warranties implied by law in respect of satisfactory quality, fitness for purpose and/or the use of reasonable care and skill). Nothing in this disclaimer will:
limit or exclude our or your liability for death or personal injury resulting from negligence;
limit or exclude our or your liability for fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
limit any of our or your liabilities in any way that is not permitted under applicable law; or
exclude any of our or your liabilities that may not be excluded under applicable law.
The limitations and exclusions of liability set out in this Section and elsewhere in this disclaimer: (a) are subject to the preceding paragraph; and (b) govern all liabilities arising under the disclaimer or in relation to the subject matter of this disclaimer, including liabilities arising in contract, in tort (including negligence) and for breach of statutory duty.
To the extent that the website and the information and services on the website are provided free of charge, we will not be liable for any loss or damage of any nature.
Returns
Returns must be postmarked within 30 days of your purchase date. Customers are responsible for all return shipping costs.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be:
Unused and in the same condition that you received it
In the original packaging with all tags
Free from foreign smells (ie: tobacco, pet, perfumes)
Free from pet hair/dander, etc
Apparel: Folded nicely (not rolled or crumpled)
Breakable items must be packed and shipped back to us properly. We cannot accept returns that break during transit.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Non-returnable items include:
Gift cards
Downloadable software products
Some health and personal care items
Personalized merchandise
Intimates such as undergarments or bathing suits
Returns
Please contact our customer service for return instructions.
To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.
Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer; returns sent to the manufacturer, or “return to sender” will not be refunded.
Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If the refund is approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 30 days.
Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven't received a refund yet, first check your bank account again. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
If you've done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at mail@petalyx.com
Sale items (if applicable)
Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.
Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at mail@petalyx.com
Gifts
If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you'll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.
If the item wasn't marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.
Shipping
To return your product, you should email us at mail@petalyx.com.
You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If a refund is approved, the original shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don't guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Special Circumstances
Order Not Received
If your order status shows "Delivered" and you did not receive the item, please do not attempt to make a return or exchange. Instead, you may follow up with the carrier listed on your order status page. (petalyx.com/ is not responsible for lost or stolen packages).
Undeliverable / Refused Packages
Packages that are 'Refused' or 'Returned to Sender' will be processed as a return and we will not attempt to re-ship. These include orders that could not be delivered due to incorrect address information entered during the ordering process.
These types of returned orders are eligible for a refund for the cost of goods. Shipping costs (if applicable) will not be refunded.
Defective Items Received
If you feel the product you received is defective, please submit an email, within 7 days of delivery date, to customer support at mail@petalyx.com, with subject “Item was received defective”. Please attach photos in your email showing the defective area of your product along with a brief description of the defect. Our customer support team will reach back out to you within the next business day of your email with follow up instructions to be determined on a case by case basis.
In order to resolve the issue as quickly as possible, please DO NOT attempt to send defective items back as a return.
Order Discrepancy
If you feel the product delivered is not the product you ordered, please submit an email, within 7 days of delivery date, to customer support at mail@petalyx.com, with the subject line “Order Discrepancy”. Please attach photo(s) of the item(s) you received. Our team will be sure to review your order and send instructions on how to proceed once we receive the photos. If it was an error on our part, we will be sure to send you the corrected items.
Order Cancelations & Edits
Order Cancelation
Please be aware that if the warehouse has started processing an order for shipping, it cannot be canceled. For certain select items, orders cannot be canceled once they have been submitted due to quick order processing time.
In order to attempt an order cancelation before processing, you must send an email immediately after placing your order to customer support at mail@petalyx.com, with the subject line “Cancel Order”.
We are only able to process requests for cancelation during office hours Monday-Thursday.
Order Edits
Once an order has been submitted, we are unable to edit that order.
If you need to change a ‘ship to’ address, please notify customer support immediately after placing the order at mail@petalyx.com.
If your order has already been processed by the warehouse, the order will be shipped to the address submitted at the time of purchase.
It is the customer’s responsibility to make sure that information entered on an order is correct before submitting an order. educatorsessence.com/ is not responsible for replacing orders that have incorrect ‘ship to’ or other incorrect information entered by the customer. Orders with incorrect information due to customer error, will not be eligible for refunds if the item was not received by the customer placing the order.
If you have any questions or concerns, we will be happy to help! You may email us anytime at mail@petalyx.com.
Petalyx.com/ reserves the right to change our return policy without notice.
Shipping & Delivery
• How long will it take for my order to arrive?
Orders shipped within the USA will typically arrive within 5-8 business days.
We’ll provide a link in your confirmation email so you can easily check the status of your order at any time.
International orders (outside of the USA) may take up to 8-10 days to arrive.
•How long will it take for my order to ship?
Orders will typically ship within 3 to 5 business days,
• Why haven't I received my package?
Please check the tracking on your package.
If your order status shows "Delivered" and you did not receive the item, please follow up with the carrier listed on your order status page. Petalyx.com is not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
Please also note that order tracking information may not be up-to-date on orders outside of the USA. According to FedEx, "FedEx International Mail Service provides an additional level of visibility to your economical international shipping, however this is not a tracking process. As FedEx hands your package off to a local postal authority, there can be a lag time of 2—5 days where your package is not visible. Not every country scans their packages or performs a full set of scans. FedEx is not responsible for packages once they have been handed off to the local postal authority."
• What happens if my order is 'refused' or 'returned to sender'?
Orders that are 'Refused' or 'Returned to Sender' will be processed as a return and are not re-shipped. These include orders that could not be delivered due to incorrect address information entered during the ordering process. These types of returned orders are eligible for a refund for cost of goods (shipping is not refundable) ."
You'll receive a one time email when this product arrives in stock. We will not share your address with anybody else.