From cyberbullying, to live streaming our current location. Social media separates us from the real world (Jung1). Social media allows people of all ages to talk, argue, compliment, collaborate, observe, and engage with one another. The world has become very small because of social media. The medium for this instant, international connection & communication is something the world now calls “Social Media”. The …show more content…
Cyberbullying has spread widely among the youth. Cyberbullying is a huge concern, especially for adolescents (Probst 1). Most youth are unaware of the danger of cyber-bullying. Not only is there cyberbullying, but a main part of it is catfishing.
Catfishing is a growing trend of cyberbullying. Catfish use fake profiles to befriend other people on social media sites. Several teens have committed suicide after a "catfish" in their school or community targeted them for abuse. Many more have experienced the pain of being deceived, abused, and teased after falling for the deceptive moves of a "catfish" (Cyber 1). An organization that aims for internet safety, called Enough is Enough, conducted a survey that found 95% of teenagers who use social media have witnessed cyberbullying, and 33% have been victims themselves ( Probst 1).
Most people hide behind the keyboard and attack people. Social Networking can leave you with long-term consequences. Most things you post will always be there when you get older. Some people are too open to what they post to the public about information of themselves. Most people use social media for social …show more content…
When people see others doing something they feel the need to do that also. Many people think that social media is a way out , a source of their freedom. They can express themselves more on the internet than in person. Social media is a long term tool to strengthen society.
Most people use social media for social life. Social life is the common tool for social websites. They use social media as a self-distraction. Many people become bored and go to social media. People also use it for dealings with other people (commerce).
Social media doesn 't have a determined outcome. There 's no determines outcome of what social media would do to someone. Social media has already influenced people 's lives daily and what they encounter. It has influenced what many people think life should be like. The networked population is gaining greater access to information.
Social media has become a fact of life. Since the rise of the Internet in the early 1990s, the works networked population has grown. It has gained greater access. Many people should be careful on social websites because it can be dangerous. Some people lie about their age on social