Social media is something trendy among teens and kids today. Social media is useful and provides many advantages for its users. Some things that social media does for us include, helping us stay connected to our friends, even through long distances. You can chat, share pictures, and look to see what your friends are up to, even if you guys aren’t physically with each other. Social media also helps us to expand on our interests, and even discover new things. Social media is also a great way for us to express ourselves, and share our thoughts, opinions, and ideas with others.
Although social media is great for certain things, it can also be dangerous if not used mindfully. Social media can be distracting, it is easy to get caught scrolling through different apps or watching videos. It can get in the way of things that are your priority, such as schoolwork and chores. Social media can also make us feel bad about ourselves. When you see others posting things such as cool vacations they have been on or getting new clothes, it can make us fear that we are missing out. Social media can also be unsafe. There are many predators online who try to take advantage of teens and kids and can try to get your personal information. That is why it is so important that you keep personal information private, and be wary of the people you trust on social media.
