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Social Media is damaging and causes mental illness in underage children (Under 18 years old). Children should be educated on the dangers of social media. They should also informed on what is real and fake in the media world, and to avoid unrealistic comparisons.

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Researchers have proposed a new phenomenon called “Facebook depression,” defined as depression that develops when preteens and teens spend a great deal of time on social media sites, such as Facebook, and then begin to exhibit classic symptoms of depression.
(Gwenn Schurgin O'Keeffe, Kathleen Clarke-Pearson, and the Council on Communications and Media. “Clinical Report—the Impact of Social Media on Children, Adolescents, and Families.” Pediatrics, March 28, 2011.)

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One possible explanation is that today, more than ever before, young people are under intense pressure because of society's emphasis on wealth, personal appearance, and social status. Many experts say that being constantly exposed to such unattainable expectations can lead to a sense of failure and deep disappointment for teens.
(Peggy J. Parks)

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Mildred is constantly consumed by television and having the best "Parlor"/TV room. This drive for social status and appearance of wealth drove her to attempt suicide on sleeping pills. Bradbury writes, "The small crystal bottle of sleeping tablets which earlier today had been filled with thirty capsules and which now lay uncapped and empty in the light of the tiny flare (11)."

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Clarisse's detachment from society's normality

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Clarisse's detachment from society's normality

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Clarisse is not worried about the newest television shows, cars, or new outfits. She lives her life away from the screen, which makes her happy as said in the book as well. Clarisse is not being killed like all her friends Bradbury writes, "They name a lot of cars or clothes or swimming pools mostly and say how swell! But the all say they same things and nobody says anything different from anyone else (28)."

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Girl depressed even though she is getting likes

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Girl depressed even though she is getting likes

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Ruiz, Rebecca. “Teens Are Increasingly Struggling with Their Emotions -- and Talking about It Online.” Mashable, Mashable, 3 May 2017, mashable.com/2017/05/03/teens-sharing-emotions-online/#Ip8GWQwCWOq2.

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https://youtu.be/r1CcPpNHIXY

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Girls on cellphone instead of talking to each other!

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Girls on cellphone instead of talking to each other!

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“Teen Cell Phone Addiction.” PsychGuides.com, 2019, www.psychguides.com/guides/teen-cell-phone-addiction/.

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Real World example for the counterclaim: 

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Real World example for the counterclaim: 

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There are positives to social media. I am able to connect with my family that lives in Greece. It brings me joy to speak with them. I am also able to see updates on my friends when they post on Instagram during the summer when we are not hanging out. However, I have caught myself comparing my body to unrealistic models like the Kardashian family and it really damages my self-esteem.

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Statistically, suicide and mental illness increases with the use of social media.
"According to the Pew Research Center, smartphone ownership crossed the 50% threshold in late 2012 – right when teen depression and suicide began to increase. By 2015, 73% of teens had access to a smartphone."
"We found that teens who spent five or more hours a day online were 71% more likely than those who spent less than an hour a day to have at least one suicide risk factor (depression, thinking about suicide, making a suicide plan or attempting suicide). Overall, suicide risk factors rose significantly after two or more hours a day of time online."
This is awfully upsetting
(Jean Twenge, for The Conversation. “Are Smartphones Causing More Teen Suicides?” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 24 May 2018, www.theguardian.com/society/2018/may/24/smartphone-teen-suicide-mental-health-depression.)

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Some scholars would argue that social media connects people from all over the world which is positive and a good thing. For example, one can connect with relatives across the world with the click of a few buttons, or play video games with someone thousands of miles away!. However, these communications and positives don't null the fact social media hurts people. There are young teens comparing themselves to super models and seeing that as a realistic expectation to set for themselves. This is why children should take a step away from the artificial and focus on the world and their local relationships that will bring them real joy.