Social Media is constantly hyped as this great tool that connects people, and is bringing about a change in the distribution of information. And, all of this is true. But, there can also be side effects to social media, especially in young kids. Kids might be exposed to more explicit material, become victims of cyberbullying or even feel a depression associated with the use of social media.
While I don't condone any of the above side effects, I feel like these effects could also come from the Internet in general, and some of them existed in other forms even before the internet. So, while social media may not be perfect, and it may bring negative effects, I don't believe all of the issues are emerging solely from this Internet phenomenon.
The real problem: How do we solve the social issues kids face in the face of social media that make bullying and inappropriate content much more pervasive and powerful?
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