It Can Affect Your Confidence
People of all ages use social media, but teens are some of the biggest consumers of social media, so there is a lot of concern about how their usage can affect their self-confidence and their social skills. Some argue that online bullying is a big risk, and that exposing yourself to scrutiny with things like selfies and videos could damage your very fragile self-confidence. But others suggest that social media is a great platform for self-expression and that friends often offer support and praise through social media comments.
Pro – Social media can help people who are socially awkward or shy connect with others and reach out to new friends in a less threatening environment. It can also allow you to find new social circles that might not exist in your physical world, where you can connect with others based on a shared interest or common experience, even if they live on the other side of the planet.
Con – Social media can make you feel bad about yourself if all you see are photos and videos of people looking beautiful, looking happy and engaging in activities that are more exciting than your daily life. You can feel insecure, left out, and even depressed about your own reality when everyone else’s reality looks so much better, and it can be hard to remember that what you see on social media isn’t always an accurate portrayal of someone’s life.
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