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Studies have shown that social media sites cause the brain's reward area to trigger the same kind of chemical reaction seen with drugs (Addiction Center). It's time we give social media a "drinking age" and allow time for proper brain development.

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Put a Time Limit On the Usage of Social Media

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Put a Time Limit On the Usage of Social Media

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Social media is made to show content you enjoy. Viewing content that you enjoy releases dopamine, which can lead to addiction. The best way to limit this addiction is to limit the amount of time teenagers can spend on the app. This will stop them from constantly scrolling and spend their time more meaningfully.

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Studies have shown a correlation between the use of social media and a drop in GPA (One World Education). This issue can be addressed by informing parents of the possible effects that social media can bring on their children. If parents were to teach their children the dangers of social media, the risk of social media damaging a person would be severely decreased.

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Currently, teens are spending too much time on social media and are affecting their mental health. Studies have shown that teens who limit their engagement with the world are shown to exacerbate the feeling of anxiety, isolation, depression, hopelessness, and alienation(CUIMC Colombia). It is necessary we educate parents on the effects of social media so their child does not have to experience this.

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New Graduation Requirement: Social Media and How to Use It

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New Graduation Requirement: Social Media and How to Use It

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Nowadays, children as young as toddlers are exposed to social media. It has been integrated into our daily routine, making life easier, and allowing aspects of our life to be much easier. The use of social media from teens may also have some downsides if not used safely and correctly, it could cause responsibilities to be neglected and lack of sleep. So it is our duty to teach how it should be used in schools and establishments everywhere.

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Social Media Is A Useful Tool As Long As Its Used Correctly 

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Social Media Is A Useful Tool As Long As Its Used Correctly 

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Studies have shown that social media is a useful tool as long as the user is using it correctly. Psychologist Chris Ferguson of Stetson University says that kids say, "They often turn to social media as a stress reliever." But it has also allowed users to be able to stay more connected with others around you, and have physical and mental benefits.

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Recent studies have shown that social media makes body image issues worse (Harvard University). People view themselves as not good enough if they don't look like what they see on their phone. Technology has become a reliable source for everyone nowadays, but it's important to limit the amount of power we give to those we see on the internet.

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Social Media, a Tool to Prepare Teenagers for Adulthood

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Social Media, a Tool to Prepare Teenagers for Adulthood

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Social media enables the development of the teenagers' communication skills, and opens them to new opinions and perspectives. When being used as a proper tool, teenagers will be able to reap the benefits of social media.

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Social Media and its Effects On Teens Mental Health

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Social Media and its Effects On Teens Mental Health

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Teens are spending too much time one social media causing their mental health to drain. Teens should be able to have a healthier relationship with social media, that may mean less time spent on social media everyday and to know when to take breaks so that it does not affect their mental health.

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Social media is a construct of self and social discipline. Many teens are layered with screen limits to prevent abusing the technological tool. However, this can strain the relationship between parents and teens. We can prevent this by using social media wisely, and to guide teens towards the right direction instead of forcing it on them.

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The algorithms present in social media platforms are intentionally engineered to foster addiction, in order to use personal data to gain profit (WorldCrunch). If we educated more people on how social media works, they'd be far more conscious of its usage and think about whether or not using it is a good idea.

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If you are capable of controlling yourself with social media it can be a benefit. One way you can have control over your social media usage is to set a time limit for social media apps.

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5.38 Million US Teens Addicted to Social Media

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5.38 Million US Teens Addicted to Social Media

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Today, fifty-four percent of teens on social media believe it would be difficult to give it up, over five million teens (Pew Research Center). For teens to use social media healthily and beneficially, they must be taught to use it correctly. Teens go through a health class around the same time they first use social media. Children learn about peer pressure, interpersonal relationships, and drugs at twelve. So, why can't they also learn how to use social media without it negatively affecting their health?

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The Problem: Social Media or Responsibility? 

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The Problem: Social Media or Responsibility? 

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Understanding that regular social media use is associated with a reinforcement of health behaviors and habits at both extremes is crucial. If we want to find a solution to the global problem of negative social media use, we first need to educate others on how they can better their existing habits and behaviors. We need to also realize that even if we do teach people, they still might not be willing to change what is causing their problems in the first place. 64% of users agree that social media is bad for their health, but continue to interact with it in the exact same ways. This needs a lot more deliberation and consideration if we want anything to actually change.

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Social media can cause teens to feel isolated and anxious after constant use. This leads to teens becoming more reserved and has them turning to social media when they aren't feeling good, social media has become the replacement for therapy and talks with parents.

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Mental Health and Physical Problems of Social Media

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Mental Health and Physical Problems of Social Media

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Multiple studies have found a strong link between heavy social media and an increased risk for depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and even suicidal thoughts. It can also affect sleep patterns and may dissuade people from exercising.

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Studies have shown that social media can drastically affect a teens sleeping schedule and interfere with the hours required for a teen:High school students(72.7%) did not get enough sleep on school nights(CDC) Cellphone companies and Social media apps should be legally required to set a time shutoff on all teens phone at a specific time, for them to get their required sleeping time.

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Social media is harmful because of fake news. Fake news I think is becoming more common and it manipulates many people, an example is when people on the internet tried to trick people into believing that the covid vaccine can result in autism many people believed it and they tried to boycott the vaccine. A solution is checking if your sources are reliable.

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Students, especially those with social anxiety or depression who are online more, tend to drift from real world contact. Less social interaction means developing less social skills needed in the modern world.