Social Media: The Problem of the New Century
The Problem of the New Century:
—How Social Media Affects Teenagers—
By: Karla Chamoun (13-8016)
Professor Ofelia Berrido
UNIBE (Essay Writing Workshop)
The Problem of the New Century:
—How Social Media Affects Teenagers— By Karla Chamoun This essay will analyze the impact that social media has on teenagers all around the world. More specifically, this essay will guide the reader through three of the most striking repercussions that result when teenagers abuse these types of media: cyber-stalking, poor interpersonal relationships, and bullying. From Facebook to MySpace to Twitter to Tumblr, these sites undoubtedly provide both positive and negative consequences to our world’s youth… The question is: Do the negative outweigh the positive?
“Home alone! I love this! And the ‘rents won’t be back ‘till 6!!!” You may think that a post like this on a social networking site should not be harmful at all. After all, you’re just letting your friends know what you’re up to! However, online stalkers and pedophiles may use this seemingly benign piece of information for more malicious ends. According to a 2007 Pew Internet Research Report, over half (55 percent) of teens now use online social networking sites. (Lenhart, Purcell, Smith & Zickuhr)[1] The latter have diminished one-on-one interactions and have simultaneously provided an easy, impersonal way to harass people without any apparent immediate consequences. It is true that social networks such as Facebook and Twitter enable friends to keep in touch and can be used to “document school research, promote artistic talents and experiment with other forms of content creation.” (Hall)[2] However, along with these benefits come some serious risks: especially since these sites are extremely addicting. The excessive use of social networks, especially by teens, has brought upon severe effects on society that should not be taken lightly: cyber-stalking, poor interpersonal relationships,
—How Social Media Affects Teenagers—
By: Karla Chamoun (13-8016)
Professor Ofelia Berrido
UNIBE (Essay Writing Workshop)
The Problem of the New Century:
—How Social Media Affects Teenagers— By Karla Chamoun This essay will analyze the impact that social media has on teenagers all around the world. More specifically, this essay will guide the reader through three of the most striking repercussions that result when teenagers abuse these types of media: cyber-stalking, poor interpersonal relationships, and bullying. From Facebook to MySpace to Twitter to Tumblr, these sites undoubtedly provide both positive and negative consequences to our world’s youth… The question is: Do the negative outweigh the positive?
“Home alone! I love this! And the ‘rents won’t be back ‘till 6!!!” You may think that a post like this on a social networking site should not be harmful at all. After all, you’re just letting your friends know what you’re up to! However, online stalkers and pedophiles may use this seemingly benign piece of information for more malicious ends. According to a 2007 Pew Internet Research Report, over half (55 percent) of teens now use online social networking sites. (Lenhart, Purcell, Smith & Zickuhr)[1] The latter have diminished one-on-one interactions and have simultaneously provided an easy, impersonal way to harass people without any apparent immediate consequences. It is true that social networks such as Facebook and Twitter enable friends to keep in touch and can be used to “document school research, promote artistic talents and experiment with other forms of content creation.” (Hall)[2] However, along with these benefits come some serious risks: especially since these sites are extremely addicting. The excessive use of social networks, especially by teens, has brought upon severe effects on society that should not be taken lightly: cyber-stalking, poor interpersonal relationships,
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