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Some people believe that social media sites, such as Facebook or Twitter, have a negative impact on young people and their ability to form personal relationships. Others believe that these sites bring people together in a beneficial way. Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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Social
media
 has become an important means of
communication
 in these times. While many
people
 believe it is harmful
for
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 the social development of young
people
, others think it still has many benefits
to
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 them. In
this
 essay, I will discuss some advantages and disadvantages of social
media
 for young
people
. Undoubtedly, the
media
 is a useful tool
which
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 has improved social interaction worldwide. Even when
people
 are staying
in
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 different continents, they can share their ideas very easily.
Also
, you can find updated scientific information using
this
 platform.
For instance
, according to recent research, University students usually start their academic tasks by watching sites like YouTube
instead
 of using conventional study methods like reading textbooks. Even if you are at home, you may be able to discuss almost any educational topic with other students in a very efficient way. During the lockdown period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, video conferences were very helpful in maintaining academic courses. Unfortunately,
this
 means of
communication
 has several negative effects on young
people
. The increase
of
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 screen time used has affected their face to face
communication
 skills.
In addition
, you may not be able to tell what emotions others are feeling.
Furthermore
, bullying is the most dangerous issue that teenagers have to face using the
media
. Hurtful words from “haters” or “trolls” may lead to increases in the suicide rate in susceptible youths. Some investigations done in the United States showed that social
media
 plays an important role in diminishing the social ability of young
people
 to connect physically and emotionally with each other. Social
media
 is increasingly more popular among young
people
.
Therefore
, they should be monitored by parents and schools to avoid the negative effects of
this
 platform. The correct balance between the use of the
media
 and conventional
communication
 is the key to
achieve
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positive results.
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