Is Social Media a force for Good or Bad?

People connect with each other through social media when they make, share, and  trade information and ideas in online groups and communities

You can do a lot in Social Media such as :

• keeping in touch with friends and family

• connect through humor by sharing/creating memes

• showing off talent/achievements

• following the trends such. as clothing, technology and accesories

• posting updates about yourself

• spreading awareness

    

     Social Media is a powerful

   tool that can be used for both

                good and bad.

Here are some benefits of social media ;

1.) You can Learn New Things

For example, You’re interested in dancing. You can view videos of other people teaching dance steps

You can learn to dance by enrolling in online organizations  that are seeking for new members.

2.) Build Relationships

You can communicate with other people through social media. Youcan find new friends, dating partners, and other individuals who share the same interests and hobbies.

3.) Social Change and Activism

Social media can be used to draw attention to injustices, corruption, and violations of human rights by exposing these issues. We can bring about change in this

way.

Here are some bad impacts of social media ;

1.) Body Image issues

Photo- and video-editing techniques that produce unattainable beauty standards are common on social media. Due to insecurity about their appearance, many people compare themselves to others. People believe their own value is centered on their looks since social media places more emphasis on physical appearance than personality.

2.) Social Media is Addicting

The notifications that grab your attention, and the Content that continues to flood, making it simple to lose track of time and fall into a digital rabbit hole.  

“Our attention spans have been reduced by the immediate gratification provided by smartphones and social media.”

- Katherine Ryan

3.) Some Content is not Appropriate for Children

Social media sites can include a diverse spectrum of content, including explicit language, violence, hate speech, and sexually provocative material. Parents do not always monitor their children's social media activity. 

Young folks today are curious. Some inappropriate content can be searched or seen without parental supervision

I believe that social media is a positive factor.

We are in control of social media. Its impact is determined by how we choose to interact with it, yet we have the ability to use it wisely to turn it into a force for good