Everybody has their own opinion on certain topics, but there’s no arguing with the facts. Most people may believe that it is a violation of students’ privacy to use what they post on social media against them, but in reality, what they are posting on social media is meant to be seen. Using what they post against the students can help protect the students themselves, other peers, staff, and the community as a whole. Schools should be able to use what students post on social media against them to help prevent cyberbullying, dangerous cases such as suicide, depression, forms of abuse, school shootings, and the overall well-being of students and staff. Schools should be able to use what they post to help put a stop to cyberbullying and create …show more content…
The main way teens create and build relationships is on social media. When given into the wrong hands this can lead to harmful content being spread (Anderson par. 3). Teens with access to social media platforms can be prone to predatory behavior occurring, grooming, and potentially getting sent explicit images. Teens that have been sent explicit messages without consent have been 12.4% more likely to develop mental health disorders. Not only does the images affect their physical health it can also lead to many other scenarios leading to harm to themselves. According to Colin Burke and Cinnamon Bloss, “Over the last two decades, schools have faced several concerning trends related to student safety and well-being, including acts of violence, cyberbullying, and adolescent suicidality” (Burke par. 2). Social media has many negative effects on students and it can greatly affect their well-being and performance in school. The more school officials get involved could make a huge impact on their students. It could prevent suicide, inappropriate content, and help notify schools over cases such as school shootings. These factors play a big role in young students' lives. Students may postthings about it and if school officials see it they can immediately take action and have a positive impact on their students. While parents and guardians should be more knowledgeable about these things and if it is going on with their child, so should schools. School officials should have the knowledge over what is occurring with their