REFLECTION TASK 2A: The effects of social media

I personally think that the social media is not an improvement to modern society. On the contrary, they are a challenge to it.. In spite of its positive sides, the social media influences modern society mostly in a hazardous way. One of the negative effects of social network is being addicted to it. We tend to check our phones and other social tools frequently  in order to talk to our friends online, to spend time in our social accounts and to post videos or photos. Even though these activities seem fun, they distract us from our responsibilities, so we cannot focus on our daily tasks. We may lose touch with the actual world around us. Too much addiction to social media can lead to depression and anxiety along with some physical problems. Wasting plenty of time can reduce school or work performance. Constantly checking other people’s accounts and seeing how satisfied they are with their lives can make us feel miserable about our own lives. Thus the mental breakdowns occur.  Another negative impact that social media creates is the cyber bullying. Cyber bullying is a huge problem around the world. It is when somebody decides to use a social network to make fun of another person, to mistreat or harass them. Some people suffer from receiving mean comments or threatening messages; some suffer from spreading rumors online. It is hurtful and hard to overcome. As a consequence, the victims lose their self esteem. They begin to avoid friends and activities. Moreover, their tendency to become suicidal increases significantly. In conclusion, the social media affects people in a seriously harmful way, bearing in mind the causes of addiction and cyber bullying. Social tools are great things, however, it would be even better if we used them correctly and less frequently.