Question

Based on my research, overall social media has a negative impact on people that I know and myself. While it is true that social media can bring people together through sharing stories, funny memes, or relating during serious events. Social Media can become a very negative place, the change can be in an instant, your looking at a cute picture of a dog then you see someone on vacation at the beach, and suddenly your comparing yourself to them. "Wow, I wish I had that money." or "I wish I had their body." While these posts may not be created with intent to hurt others they quickly can. On the other hand some posts are created to hurt others, sharing ways to harm yourself, inappropriate images, and false information can be quickly spread with the push of a button, adding to the negative impact of social media. Finally, social media can become addicting. The new term "Doom-scrolling" refers to scrolling through social media non-stop and usually for extensive time periods. While many joke about (including myself) It is a serious issue for our generation. For instance, summer used to be a time for non-stop hanging out with friends, swimming, being outside, etc. but now many teenagers spend their time in bed scrolling through their apps not wanting to do anything. This is likely caused by the "easiness" that social media is, you don't have to do anything but swipe your thumb up and down, sometimes double tapping, or hitting share. In conclusion, Social Media is a fun but dangerous place for anyone to be on, it also quickly becomes addicting, so what can you do to avoid those bad or harmful places, and limit your "doom-scrolling" time?

Explain how you agree with this post in three sentences write in your own words. Start the paragraph with I see what you mean

Answer 1

I see what you mean about the dual nature of social media, as it can foster connections but also lead to harmful comparisons and negative feelings. The quick shift from uplifting content to detrimental images can be jarring and can significantly impact mental health. Additionally, the addictive nature of scrolling can detract from real-life activities and relationships, making it crucial to set boundaries for healthier social media use.