Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree ?

It is commonly suggested that sites for social networks

such

as Facebook have impacted negatively on individuals and the

society

. While

i

refers to the speaker or writer

I

agree that it has had a harmful effect on the

society

, for individuals, it has been beneficial. On the one hand, social networks have enabled people to express their views about events around them. Through sites like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, individuals share information about current issues and reveal their personal opinions, which others can learn from.

For instance

, a renowned environmentalist recently attributed the success of his environmental campaigns on young Nigerians to his Facebook posts.

This

reveals the fact that many people have been positively impacted by social networking sites.

However

, the relationship in the

society

have been adversely affected by social networking sites.

This

occurs because many people have become preoccupied with

such

websites, which has limited face-to-face interactions in many communities.

For example

, in an effort to keep in touch with friends and like minds on the social media, many teenagers in Nigeria have neglected their loved ones and neighbours resulting in disharmony in the

society

.

This

is a deleterious consequence of social networking websites on the

society

, which is currently being experienced. In conclusion,

although

social networks have made it possible for people to be informed about happening around them and to reveal their ideas to a wide audience, It has a negative effect on relationships in the

society

. The public should be educated about

this

view to guide them towards ensuring harmony in various communities.