Some of the benefits of teenagers being online are they are able to interact with others and build friendships, along with having the ability to do research on a paper with just a click of the mouse. Teachers are even using the technology to decrease absenteeism in their classrooms. As an educator myself, I see the benefits of social media. For instance communicating via a social media site can increase communication skills by building stronger relationships with various friends. Although there are positives to social media sites, there are also the negative effects of teenagers using social media …show more content…
• Fact: Educators estimate that more than 160,000 students miss school each day in the United States because they fear being bullied or harassed by their peers, according to the publication Internet Week (Dwight,