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 believed that online social media has impacted people and the community we live in adversely. In my opinion, I think

this

is true especially when it comes to children and teenagers. A sedentary lifestyle is

one

of the most prominent effects that can be seen in many young adults and children due to overuse of websites

such

as Facebook and Instagram.

In other words

, the digital media has created a new culture of sitting and looking at

one

's screen for an invariably long

time

leading to an overall deterioration in

one

's fitness and activity level. Before these sites were invented, kids would go out in the park or at

one

of their friend’s house to play. The adults would usually spend their social

time

talking over the phone or visiting their folks in person.

As a result

of these activities, everyone would keep active both physically and mentally. Another worse effect that the increased screen

time

on Facebook has brought is the feeling of competition amongst adults.

That is

to say, people are indulging too much in showing off what they have or what they know others wish for.

For instance

, on the occasion of a family get together everyone is more focused on clicking sumptuous food pictures and posting them on their wall

instead

of making a conversation with another family member whom they have met after a long

time

.

Consequently

, they spend less meaningful

time

with each other and worry more about how their life looks to the outer world. In conclusion, while Facebook and other similar platforms were aimed to connect people, they have gradually proved to bring an opposite outcome for the world and community we belong to.