Do You Think Social Media Is Good for Teens?
It can be a difficult to understand why teenager uses social
media so much. It might seem like they're always online, and always distracted
from the life in front of them. Social
media is a way for teenagers to stay in touch with their friends. Teens have
always talked after school, long before social media – hanging out at the bus
stop, at the local park, chatting on the phone – now they just have a different
platform to do so.
Being socially connected is very important for the psychological
development of your child, and in this day and age, the online environment is
where they get a lot of this. By connecting with others through social media,
teens could develop better social skills, feel less isolated, learn about new
cultural and societal ideas and issues, bond with their friends, have fun, be
creative and share their own ideas with friends, be better equipped to be
active citizens in society, develop real world skills to help them become more
independent, and learn about world events and current affairs outside of their
immediate environment.
Like any form of social engagement, social media comes with
risks. Some of the most common risks include spending too much time online and
being disconnected from the real world, being the victim of online
bullying, damaging your online reputation, having your personal information
shared online, being harassed or annoyed by someone you do not want attention
from, being the victim of an online scam, and having reduced self-esteem
(for some teenagers).
So the conclusion is we agree that social media is good for teenagers because there are many benefits that can be taken from the use of social media, but they must be able to control oneself so as not to get addicted to using social media and abuse it.
