Social Media Drags You Down - Hazellyn Anyun

Social media is like a drug; it's very addictive. It cannot be denied that today's society cannot live without social media. Have you ever wondered how different our lives would be without it? Is social media really beneficial or damaging our personal life?

There are some strong benefits of social media. First and foremost, the advent of social media in our lives brought people from every nook and cranny closer than ever. Social media functions as a communication tool for today's society.

Teens prefer to have a conversation via text with a friend who might be just a stone’s throw away. Other than that, social media can also improve relationships between family members or friends, and it helps communities keep up with trends in technology.

Despite this, social media has its own drawbacks. Social media has been identified as a cause of mental illness in society as it creates a sense of insecurity, especially among teens. With the constant usage of social media, cyberbullying is fast becoming the bane of society. Moreover, people will start procrastinating their work, especially teenagers. Lastly, the future generation will lack social skills if they keep depending on social media.

In a nutshell, social media has both its pros and cons. Parents and society, in general, must play their parts to aid the younger generation to utilize the best aspects of social media and avoid the shortcomings.

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Hazellyn Anyun is a tennis player. She likes to listen to music. In addition, she also likes to play any kind of sports. Her friends would describe her as an entertainer. She is always passionate about the things she loves.