Parents May Fret, By Asha Davis And Erin Burnett

According to the article, Parents May Fret, but even Experts say Social Media use has its Benefits, by Asha Davis and Erin Burnett from USA Today. In the U.S., around 75% of teens use social media. Social media sites are online websites where people can socialize or talk about anything they want. However, these social media sites, like Instagram, Twitter, or Tiktok, are growing controversial, and many people say that these are harmful to kids. These people are right, social media sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok should be banned for kids under 18. One reason social media is harmful is that it can make teens self-conscious about their body. We can see this in the article, Studies Look at the Influence of Social Media on Teens, by the Baltimore Sun, “Many of the photos are digitally

Teens may be comparing their bodies to an unachievable perfect body. Additionally, social media causes teens to become more anxious. Many teens constantly look at their phones, and lots of times it's to check their social media. This is evident in the article written by Asha Davis and Erin Burnett from USA Today, Sherya Hessler, a psychologist, says, “Some teenagers panic if they cannot check Twitter or Snapchat, she said. This can happen if their phones die or are taken away by their parents.” Many teenagers check their phone constantly because they fear missing out on new trends, messages from friends, or news. This is a problem because when their phone runs out of battery, or gets taken away, they become more anxious. Prolonged anxiety can cause depression, and many other mental health disorders. It can also harm your relationships with friends and family, and weaken your ability to work on schoolwork or daily routines. Some people may argue that social media can help people destress by talking about their problems or expressing themselves. However, this is not a good