Being a teenager in the 21st century, I’ve grown up with social networking being the most popular way in socialising with friends and family. When I was sixteen, I made my first Facebook page, but have always remembered to be safe online.
Although social networking is fast and convenient, there are bad points as well as good.
Even though Facebook can be useful, I, Myself have even come across things on Facebook that I find upsetting and offensive. I have also noticed that Facebook seems to be the most popular site where cyber bullying is most likely to take place. Young people especially are the most likely victims, receiving abusive emails or ‘instant messages’. Personally, I think more information needs to be given to young people wanting to use Facebook. And more support given to those who are being bullied especially on the internet. Some young teenagers getting bullied in school for example, turn to social networking to escape, and when their being bullied on the internet as well as school, it becomes unbearable. This is when Facebook and other social networking sites become dangerous.
However, when Facebook is used safely, it can be a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. I think it is important to just accept ‘friend requests’ from people you know and can trust, and to always be wary.
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