With social media apps becoming increasingly popular day by day many have started noticing the effects it is having on teenagers and children alike.
Most young people spend 8 hours online daily and over 4 hours on social media alone.
Studies show the earlier teens start using social media, the greater impact the platforms have on mental health.
Platforms like TikTok and instagram can promote unrealistic appearance ideals, giving teens a negative perception of their own bodies.
This may steer teens them toward extreme diets or harmful dieting trends.
On the other hand, For children who may have a disability or may not feel they can connect with others within their community, it can be a great way to connect with other people who share their ideas and interests.
Social media can help young people raise awareness of a particular cause that they are interested in to have a real-world impact on affecting change where they want to see it.
However 2 in 3 parents are concerned their children may develop a social media addiction as well as experience cyber bullying.
Overall social media may present endless challenges but it also lets teens connect with people of different races, backgrounds and upbringings.
