Children today spend a lot of time on social media. What potential problems could it cause and how would they be addressed.

It has been observed that children invest a lot of

time

using social media. Even though the internet has revolutionised our ways of thinking and doing things, it comes with its own set of issues.

This

essay will discuss in detail, the potential problems caused due to social media in the lives of children and will suggest viable solutions to address the issue. There is no doubt that social media has definitely replaced a lot of conventional hobbies and interests that children used to indulge in. Outdoor activities and in-person creative projects have been taken over by technology like apps, video games, etc. Children spend a considerable amount of

time

glued to the internet watching videos or interactive games which does more harm than good.

Firstly

, higher social media usage affects a child's academic performance. Research suggests that children who spend more

time

on social media relatively have poor concentration levels and productivity than those who

dont

do not

don't

or use it constructively.

Moreover

, in the long run it affects their eye sight, sleep patterns and cognitive abilities.

Secondly

, the usage of social media has a close relation with declining mental health. It has been observed that exposure to social media leads to anxiety and other mental problems and it only gets worse in the long run if not addressed on

time

. Children are vulnerable and

hence

more susceptible to falling

in

Suggestion

into

social media traps of impressing others on online platforms, getting more likes and comments on their profiles and in rare cases some are even subjected to stalking or being influenced to choose certain harmful lifestyles. These issues can be addressed by drawing certain boundaries and introducing discipline and restrictions to its usage. Parents should be more involved and open to communicating what the children like to view or the information they consume through careful monitoring of the social media sites. Children must be educated about its potential harm in the long run and encourage them to spend more

time

outdoor

Suggestion

outdoors

by picking up a sport of their choice or doing activities they enjoy.

Lastly

, I would like to reiterate the dangers of over exposure of social media use and

it's

of a thing, of it; possessive form of "it"

its

effects on the life of children.

However

, these can be tackled by introducing small steps like books, educational audio visuals or interesting physical activities which is a better use of their

time

.