Social media is bad for you, but is it really? If it is such a bad thing, why do our parents let us have it? Also, why do our parents have it if it’s so harmful?

Social media can be a bad thing if you do not use it correctly, such as being rude to people, starting drama, and saying things that aren’t true just to get someone in trouble. It can also cause you to lose sleep because you are too busy on social media. “Social media is a good thing because it allows you to connect with your peers and learn things that you wouldn’t have anywhere else. Yes, it can be used in ways that aren’t necessarily good, but so can everything else,” sophomore Abigail Smith said.

Many people spend hours scrolling through social media instead of doing homework or spending time with family. You also see other people on social media that look different then you and then you’ll try to change to look like them. “It depends on how it’s used; it can be good for spreading information on a global level and connecting the world together. However, people also use it to scam and hurt others,” senior Braidyn Hale said.

It also could be a good thing as it can be used as a way to express yourself, find other people that like the same things as you do, and communicate with your friends and family. “I think social media is good because I’ve met a lot of my good friends through it!” Senior Taryn Ford said.

The key is learning how to use social media responsibly, such as thinking before you post or comment on something, and remember not everything you see on social media is true. Taking breaks from social media can be good for your mental health, and also for you to focus on real life activities and relationships. 

Social media isn’t completely good or bad; it just all depends on how you use it. It can connect people and spread positivity, but can also cause problems if not used correctly. The best thing to do is find a balance between social media, the real world, your relationships, and most importantly school.