As a high school student, social media is a big part of my daily life. Almost every teenager I know uses these. Social media has many positive aspects, but it also brings some serious problems. I believe it should be commented on evaluating both of these positive and negative aspects of social media on our lives
One positive effect of social media is easy connection and communication. Teenagers can stay in touch with friends at any time. Even if someone moves to another city, we can still chat and stay in touch. Social media also helps anyone express themselves more easily since it is anonymous. Also, social media is a place to learn new things or spend time. We can find tips, fun videos and helpful videos. Moreover it is a place where you can meet new people and gain new friends.
However, social media also brings some negative aspects to our lives. One big problem is pressure. Many teenagers compare themselves to others they see online. People usually post perfect photos and happy moments. This can make others feel sad, insecure, or not good enough which makes them feel less important or cared. It can also be very distracting and time consuming. Many students spend too much time scrolling instead of studying or sleeping. This can lead to decrease in grades and tiredness. They can deal with their hobbies, gain new abilities, work on themselves to make themselves better etc. instead of just scrolling on social media and pumping dopamine.
Overall, we can not directly say that social media is good or bad. It depends on how we use it. Since it provides a communication alternative without breaking contact with internet in this era it is important, however it should be handled right way. If people learn to control their screen time and think before posting or spending their whole free time on it, it would be much more effective and healthy use for them.