Some people say that the Internet is responsible for destroying social skills of teenagers and young adults. Why do you think the Internet is seen as dangerous in this way and what can we do to make sure that it does not harm the social development of teenagers and young adults?

Since its invention, the Internet has changed the way people communicate. Many people argue that it has had a negative influence on the way teenagers and young adults communicate.

This

essay will present some ideas about why

this

may be a negative development and suggest how

this

influence can be reduced. The Internet can lead to a lack of social skills in several areas. As an activity which is usually done alone, frequent use of the Internet can lead to a feeling of loneliness and detachment from the world. Teenagers are especially vulnerable to these feelings as they have not developed strong peer groups and often lack emotional strength. Excessive use of the Internet could lead to the inability to communicate effectively with other people in face-to-face situations and often comes at the expense of more social activities

such

as meeting with friends. One solution to decrease the negative effects of the Internet on young people is to make sure they are not

overusing

Suggestion

overused

it.

For instance

, limits should be placed on the amount of Internet use and other forms of recreational activity should be encouraged. Another strategy would be to make sure young people have ‘Internet-free’ days and take activities that promote social skills,

for example

, joining youth or sports clubs. In summary, it can be seen that over-exposure to the Internet can be dangerous to young people. Specifically, it can harm the development of their social skills at an important time in their lives.

Therefore

, we should all try to make sure that

this

does not happen before it becomes a major issue in our society.