Answer:
Although social networks are of great help and certainly contribute to the development of society, they are a double-edged sword since misuse brings many risks.
Step-by-step explanation:
Social networks can be useful and help us in certain aspects of daily life such as in the case of facilitating communication, especially if we are at great distances from each other.
We use different applications too much and surely badly, many young people of our generation become addicted to them, creating both a social and personal dependency that leads to comparing themselves and receiving acceptance from their peers for a "like" or a heart. This constant comparison is not healthy, it is neither physically nor psychologically healthy. We are not satisfied with our lives because we often see the highlights of the lives of others, comparing our lives with theirs thinking: "Why can't I have that?" You do see a photo of a friend of yours in the Caribbean on a perfectly white beach, with crystal blue water. You are immediately and inevitably envious, thinking that everyone has a better life than yours. But that is not true, our use of social networks is focused on highlighting the best and most beautiful moments. Most of the things you see on social media are nothing more than that, causing us all to compare ourselves and end up in a visceral cycle of dissatisfaction with everything we have, be it good or bad.
Not only comparing your life with false ideals is harmful, but social networks prevent uncomfortable social situations simply by looking at the phone and thus not having to deal with strangers or situations that generate some kind of stress. For example, if you go to a conference, most people and especially young people prefer to avoid the mildly stressful or uncomfortable process of meeting new people by engaging with their phone. So we are still “socializing” on social networks, but this way, real relationships and real friendships are not formed. We just have the illusion of being socially active while sharing less socially than ever.
In conclusion, social networks facilitate our day to day, help us organize, plan and communicate. But we have to use and emphasize how important it is to learn the good use of social networks. To use them carefully because their excessive use makes us less social. Addiction, constant comparison and the tendency to flee from stressful situations through our devices pose serious psycho-social risks for our generation and perhaps sometimes it would be better if we put down our cell phones and confront real life.