Social Media is a waste of time for the youth
Over the past decade, social media or the social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, etc have played a huge role in shaping the lives of youth. The past year has seen several notable revolutions taking place through social media as a platform. On the other hand, it may be argued that social media is a waste of time owing to the fact that the youth mostly use it as a medium to chat or communicate with friends and peers which does not yield any productive result.
Let us have a look at the probable arguments both for and against the topic.
For
-- Majority of youngsters use the social networking sites as a mode of pastime. It does not yield any positive or constructive results. There are around 65 billion users of Facebook from India itself.
-- The addiction of the social networking sites takes a toll on their hobbies such as literature, music, gardening, scientific experiments, etc.
-- The sudden jump in the popularity of the social networking sites has given rise to cyber crimes, as there is lack of privacy and users don’t hesitate to post personal information or photographs in these mediums.
-- With the advent of the social networking sites, the youth concentrate more on updating an event in their profile rather than actually enjoying the occasion.
Now let us see some of the points against the motion.
Against
-- Social networking sites keep the youth well informed and help them form an opinion on the current social, political or international issues.
-- Social media websites are not just a tool for networking but also an important tool of social activism. A Times of India report dated December 26, 2012, quotes a student as saying, "After the recent gang rape in Delhi, I don't just log on to Facebook for fun anymore. Instead, I'm using it as a tool to spread awareness among my friends," proves that it is not just a pastime anymore.
-- Professional networking websites like LinkedIn help the youth connect with probable employers and vice versa.
There are both positive and negative e impacts of social networking websites among the youth. If utilized judiciously, these platforms can be used for something constructive which can be advantageous both personally as well as socially. On the other hand, the negative effects cannot be overlooked as well.
Over the past decade, social media or the social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, Orkut, etc have played a huge role in shaping the lives of youth. The past year has seen several notable revolutions taking place through social media as a platform. On the other hand, it may be argued that social media is a waste of time owing to the fact that the youth mostly use it as a medium to chat or communicate with friends and peers which does not yield any productive result.
Let us have a look at the probable arguments both for and against the topic.
For
-- Majority of youngsters use the social networking sites as a mode of pastime. It does not yield any positive or constructive results. There are around 65 billion users of Facebook from India itself.
-- The addiction of the social networking sites takes a toll on their hobbies such as literature, music, gardening, scientific experiments, etc.
-- The sudden jump in the popularity of the social networking sites has given rise to cyber crimes, as there is lack of privacy and users don’t hesitate to post personal information or photographs in these mediums.
-- With the advent of the social networking sites, the youth concentrate more on updating an event in their profile rather than actually enjoying the occasion.
Now let us see some of the points against the motion.
Against
-- Social networking sites keep the youth well informed and help them form an opinion on the current social, political or international issues.
-- Social media websites are not just a tool for networking but also an important tool of social activism. A Times of India report dated December 26, 2012, quotes a student as saying, "After the recent gang rape in Delhi, I don't just log on to Facebook for fun anymore. Instead, I'm using it as a tool to spread awareness among my friends," proves that it is not just a pastime anymore.
-- Professional networking websites like LinkedIn help the youth connect with probable employers and vice versa.
There are both positive and negative e impacts of social networking websites among the youth. If utilized judiciously, these platforms can be used for something constructive which can be advantageous both personally as well as socially. On the other hand, the negative effects cannot be overlooked as well.
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