From Facebook, Snapchat, to Instagram most people have at least one of these social media platforms. Social media provides communication from people from different parts of the world. But is that always a good thing? Social media is extremely saturated with internet trolls, bullies and predators. It provides a outlet for bullies or insecure people to project their insecurities on others. Suicide attempts have doubled for 10-34 year old's since 2008 due to bullying on social media platforms. Internet Safety and monitoring on the internet is hard to do for everyone. Younger kids are being exposed to things that even affect grown up minds greatly. The age difference for these horrific discoveries began to widen and widen each year. Sexual predators also use the internet or social to for their own gain. They prey on young and impressionable minds making them feel "Special" for explicit pictures in return. The internet is a dangerous place but it can also be a place of expression. Social can also be used for positive reasons such as keeping in touch, advertising businesses or brands, and just a place to post pictures you think is nice. With everything there's a good, and bad its all about balance and control and how you let it influence you.
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