Advantages And Disadvantages Of Social Media On A Teenagers Life

Student Name Professor Name Course Date Social Media In today’s competitive and fast-paced world, life seems to be impossible without smartphones and social networking websites. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and other similar sites are used both by children and adults. For kids and teenagers, these are an excellent source of information, and for the adults, social media is a great way to connect with friends and customers. Teenagers opt for social media sites when it comes to urgent situations. Are these websites safe for the growing minds? There are numerous advantages and disadvantages of these platforms, and teens must create a balance between their online and offline activities (Wallace 2014). Children aging from 13 to 19 use Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites to get in touch with their teachers and classmates. These are, no doubt, an easy and fast way to receive regular updates from their teachers regarding their assignment marks. Plus, they learn various new things like how to develop excellent communication and interpersonal skills and how to connect with...