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The pros and cons of social media on teenagers - Coggle Diagram
The pros and cons of social media on teenagers
pros
power to be who you want to be on social media and letting people see only what you want them to see
teenagers posting on their accounts for memories
Haveing easy acess to show future children how life was like
Share problems with people they meet online
Able to find other form of support for themself online
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
cons
high expectations
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
wants validation from other people after posting
Having to keep up the image they have made of themselves out of fear of being judged
feeling stressed , anxious after posting on their account ( worrying about the likes/comments , constantly checking the post )
Does not only affect the person online but also how does the person hold themselves and their self-importance in real life.
might get cyberbullied
private information may get leaked
being stalked
rumors may spread