Social Media

Many people from all around the world use social networks daily although not everyone thinks that using them is beneficial. Some People think it can be beneficial because the platforms allow for efficient and speedy communication, learning opportunities, and a wide variety of information. Social media does have it’s downfalls such as increased feelings of anxiety, depression, low self- esteem, and body image issues particularly in young individuals. The users of social media also typically gain addiction to it both physically and psychologically, it is common to deal with cyberbullying while on social media, and it causes distractions. I personally believe that social media is not completely beneficial and we could all live without it.

Social media networks can be a good thing because they allow for fast communication. When sending a text message, email, or snap on snap chat they all send almost immediately compared to sending a letter in the mail which takes a few days to be delivered. The online platforms also allow for learning opportunities such as cooking, hard skills, and online schooling. Being on social media allows for quick access to information for example the weather updates, current news, sharing information, and much more. Social media has its good parts which makes people think it is completely beneficial but before social media became a norm family’s were more connected, less mental and physiologically issues , less unemployed people, and much more.

Although there are some benefits to being involved in social networks, I do not think it is necessary, and I think it has created this society to go downhill. People are so addicted to their technology due to the social networks messing with their minds that they do not even pay attention to the outside world. These networks like Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok, and Snapchat cause young people to have many different mental issues that will affect them for the rest of their life. People constantly compare themselves to others which creates body image issues and low self-esteem. I feel like these effects are more important than some of the benefits. We as users of these platforms should start using them less and focusing on our family’s, jobs, and the important things.

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