Facebook is an online social network where one can post comments, upload pictures, and find out the latest news. This often distracts teenagers from doing homework or other school activities. Studies have shown that “social networking will always result in lower grades” (Carter). Not only can this hurt the students’ grades, but the content that is put on this social networking site is what is affecting them too. What teenagers do not realize is that everyone and anyone including principals, employers, and other important future connections can see posted information, pictures, and videos online. Posting inappropriate information could hurt a teenager’s education by resulting in suspension from school, not getting accepted into colleges, or not getting a job (Fodeman and Monroe). Then they easily have access to information about someone, which can be very dangerous for that person. Teens need to be safe about what they put, say, or do on social networking …show more content…
It can be concluded that Facebook can have harmful effects on teenagers. Hopefully teenagers become aware of these problems and take steps to avoid the dangers that can happen. This will decrease the problems that Facebook creates. Technology was formed to improve society, not to hurt it. Taking steps to correct these problems will turn the tables of technology to make it a positive way to communicate with others. With technology increasing to extremes, making Facebook a positive environment where people can connect and communicate would be the healthiest