opinion story

Nowadays everyone uses social media from one form to another. Studies show that 3.8 billion people are users of social media.

I think that social media is helpful for people to express themselves, make new friends, and be more aware of what is going on in the world.

You can make new friends on social media because you don't have to have an awkward interaction in person. Instead, you could slide up on someone's story talk for a while, then start talking more in person. During times when you cant talk to a person in person, and you don't have the number you can easily message them on social media.

People can use social media to express themselves. People like to post their art, singing, dancing, etc. on social media. On social media, you can reach a bigger audience and show more people your unique skills.

Apps like Snapchat and twitter help people learn about the world around them. Snapchat has a section where they have popular magazines post a few snaps. Some of the magazines are about news and politics. On twitter, they show what is trending and there are trending tab for news, entertainment, etc.. On these tabs, you can learn about what's going on outside our own bubble. 

Most people might say that social media ruins social interaction and makes kids have fewer friends. This is not true because social media helps kids make more friends talk to in person. Teens meet new people online because it is easier to do so and after talking for a while they end up talking more in person. 

Social media has benefits and should be used by teens for strengthening bonds with friends, and expressing themselves