August 9, 2026

https://www.rarejob.com/dna/2026/08/09/e-u-demands-facebook-and-instagram-dismantle-design-features-it-calls-addictive-for-users/

MATERIAL: Daily News Article  
CATEGORY: Education/Family  
TITLE: E.U. demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users  

UNLOCKING WORD MEANINGS: 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION  
1. breach [breech]  
Additional Information: The word may also function as a noun.  

2. hooked [hookt]  
Additional Information: The verb form of the word is hook.  

3. addictive [uh-DIK-tiv]  
Additional Information: Its root word is addict, which means a person who cannot stop doing something to a degree that’s harmful or disturbing.  

4. constructively [kuhn-STRUK-tiv-lee]  
Additional Information: The adjective form of the word is constructive.  

5. accountable [uh-KOUN-tuh-buhl]  
Additional Information: This word is usually followed by the prepositions to and for.  

SYNONYMS  
1. breach - violate, break, disobey  
2. hooked - fascinated, absorbed, captivated  
3. addictive - habit-forming, compelling, irresistible  
4. constructively - positively, helpfully, productively  
5. accountable - responsible, answerable, liable  

DEFINITION:  
1. breach - to break a law, rule, agreement, or security system  
2. hooked - very interested in something and wanting to keep doing or experiencing it  
3. addictive - likely to make people want to keep doing or using something again and again  
4. constructively - in a helpful and positive way that improves a situation or solves a problem  
5. accountable - responsible for one’s actions and expected to explain or accept the results  

FREE CONVERSATION/DISCUSSION:  
1. Why do you think the E.U. wants Facebook and Instagram to change their design?  
2. What makes social media platforms addictive for users?  
3. How can people manage their time on social media more effectively?  
4. Do you think social media addiction is a serious problem today?  
5. What features of Facebook or Instagram do you find most engaging?  
6. How can companies design apps that are less addictive but still enjoyable?  
7. What are the benefits of using social media responsibly?  
8. How can parents help their children avoid social media addiction?  
9. What role does respect play in online communication?  
10. Do you think social media affects mental health?  
11. How can governments regulate social media without limiting freedom?  
12. What are some positive uses of social media in education?  
13. How can people use social media to build meaningful relationships?  
14. What are the dangers of spending too much time online?  
15. How can users identify when they are becoming addicted to social media?  
16. What changes would you suggest to make social media healthier for users?  
17. How can companies be accountable for the effects of their platforms?  
18. What are some constructive ways to use social media?  
19. How can social media influence people’s behavior and decisions?  
20. What are the signs that someone is hooked on social media?  
21. How can schools teach students about responsible social media use?  
22. What are the advantages and disadvantages of social media for families?  
23. How can people balance online and offline activities?  
24. What do you think motivates people to keep scrolling on social media?  
25. How can social media companies promote digital well-being?  
26. What are some ways to make social media more educational?  
27. How can users hold social media companies accountable for their actions?  
28. What are the long-term effects of social media addiction?  
29. How can constructive feedback improve online communities?  
30. What lessons can we learn from the E.U.’s demand to change social media design?