The pros and cons of social media on teenagers

pros

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cons

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high expectations

feeling stressed , anxious after posting on their account ( worrying about the likes/comments , constantly checking the post )

models and beauty standards make teenagers compare themselves. ( unhealthy standards )

have one image of themselves and its not the entire picture of who they are

Pressured to portray or pretend
to be a certain part of themselves

Share problems with people they meet online

wants validation from other people after posting

Does not only affect the person online but also how does the person hold themselves and their self-importance in real life.

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teenagers posting on their accounts for memories

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power to be who you want to be on social media and letting people see only what you want them to see

Haveing easy acess to show future children how life was like

Having to keep up the image they have made of themselves out of fear of being judged

Able to find other form of support for themself online

might get cyberbullied

private information may get leaked

rumors may spread

being stalked

easier connections and communications with people aroundthe world

possibily more job oppurtunities

build a reputation by showcasing talents and acheivements

Share common interets with people online