I. Social media negatively influences the emotional stability of teenagers by providing them with a (1)skewed view of other 's lives, (2) a platform for bullying and depression and (3) inhibits real person-to person interactions.
II. Time spent on social media and its prevalence in teen 's social lives
Almost all teenagers that have smartphones.
24% of teens go online “almost constantly,” facilitated by the widespread availability of smartphones
Fully 91% of teens go online from mobile devices at least occasionally. Among these “mobile teens,” 94% go online daily or more often
On a typical day internet users consume enough information to fill 168 million DVDS.
Social media is used by most teenagers
Facebook is the most popular and …show more content…
Keeps us from other activities that might encourage better emotional health, like exercising, meeting up with friends, and engaging in other activities that provide pleasure.
1. Actually causes an increase in loneliness.
C. People participate in social media instead of having real interactions
1. Loners or those who are already depressed may attempt to use social media to fill a gap, but there is really no substitute for real interaction.
VI. Opposition: Some may argue that social media has little effect on depression.
Social Media doesn’t always lead to depression If you are prone to depression or are depressed social media won’t matter Social media is and very good tool to stay in touch
VII. Refute: Back on your side of the argument and explain. Then conclude Too many kids are spending too many hours on social media
Not enough time spending creating real relationships
If you are prone to depression, keep social media time to a minimum
Try posting the good with the bad and ugly. Keep it real.Social media negatively influences the emotional stability of teenagers by providing them with a skewed view of other 's lives, a platform for bullying, can lead teens to depression and inhibits real person-to person …show more content…
Gaby navarro, 18, a senior from Grayslake, III. said “It’s common among teens to post snotty or judgmental messages on the facebook walls of the people they don’t like, It’s happened to her friends, and said she could imagine how that could make some teens feel depressed” The academy guidelines note that online harassment “can cause profound psychosocial outcomes,” including suicide. The widely publicized suicide of a 15-year-old Massachusetts girl last year occurred after she’d been bullied and harassed, in person and on facebook. “ They also urge “pediatricians to encourage parents to talk with their kids about online use and to be aware of facebook depression, cyberbullying, sexting and other online risks.” Cyberbullying is just another way for teens to degrade each other and “feel better about themselves” When in all reality they are the ones with the problems. In the book, Every Day a Friday, “I recently saw an interesting set of statistics on friendships. Researchers found that 25 percent of the people you meet will not like you. the next 25 percent won’t like you but could be persuaded to. Another 25 percent will like you but could be persuaded not to., and the final 25 percent will like you and stand by you no matter what.
If you take those statistics to heart, you should feel free of any acceptance anxiety. Just realize that some people won’t like you no matter what you do, so don’t waste your time and energy trying to win
II. Time spent on social media and its prevalence in teen 's social lives
Almost all teenagers that have smartphones.
24% of teens go online “almost constantly,” facilitated by the widespread availability of smartphones
Fully 91% of teens go online from mobile devices at least occasionally. Among these “mobile teens,” 94% go online daily or more often
On a typical day internet users consume enough information to fill 168 million DVDS.
Social media is used by most teenagers
Facebook is the most popular and …show more content…
Keeps us from other activities that might encourage better emotional health, like exercising, meeting up with friends, and engaging in other activities that provide pleasure.
1. Actually causes an increase in loneliness.
C. People participate in social media instead of having real interactions
1. Loners or those who are already depressed may attempt to use social media to fill a gap, but there is really no substitute for real interaction.
VI. Opposition: Some may argue that social media has little effect on depression.
Social Media doesn’t always lead to depression If you are prone to depression or are depressed social media won’t matter Social media is and very good tool to stay in touch
VII. Refute: Back on your side of the argument and explain. Then conclude Too many kids are spending too many hours on social media
Not enough time spending creating real relationships
If you are prone to depression, keep social media time to a minimum
Try posting the good with the bad and ugly. Keep it real.Social media negatively influences the emotional stability of teenagers by providing them with a skewed view of other 's lives, a platform for bullying, can lead teens to depression and inhibits real person-to person …show more content…
Gaby navarro, 18, a senior from Grayslake, III. said “It’s common among teens to post snotty or judgmental messages on the facebook walls of the people they don’t like, It’s happened to her friends, and said she could imagine how that could make some teens feel depressed” The academy guidelines note that online harassment “can cause profound psychosocial outcomes,” including suicide. The widely publicized suicide of a 15-year-old Massachusetts girl last year occurred after she’d been bullied and harassed, in person and on facebook. “ They also urge “pediatricians to encourage parents to talk with their kids about online use and to be aware of facebook depression, cyberbullying, sexting and other online risks.” Cyberbullying is just another way for teens to degrade each other and “feel better about themselves” When in all reality they are the ones with the problems. In the book, Every Day a Friday, “I recently saw an interesting set of statistics on friendships. Researchers found that 25 percent of the people you meet will not like you. the next 25 percent won’t like you but could be persuaded to. Another 25 percent will like you but could be persuaded not to., and the final 25 percent will like you and stand by you no matter what.
If you take those statistics to heart, you should feel free of any acceptance anxiety. Just realize that some people won’t like you no matter what you do, so don’t waste your time and energy trying to win