Is social media good or bad?

As an avid social media user, I can say that social media has impacted my life in a positive way. However, it has also impacted my life in a negative way. Social media has allowed me to connect with others who I have lost contact with. It's amazing how I can stay in touch with those who I am so far away from both physically and emotionally. I am even still involved in my high school AP English Facebook group. Because of social media, I have been able to make connections, attend events, and meet people that I otherwise would not have been able to meet. In contrast, the use of social media also comes with a negative side. Bullying is much more prominent through social media now. It is easier to bully someone behind a screen than it is to confront them in real life. Peoples' lives are also more open and transparent now through the internet. Some share their entire life on social media and you have to wonder if they keep anything private.

Ultimately, social media can be used in a positive way or in a negative way. We can connect and interact with those whom we never thought would be possible. On the other hand, we can also become more susceptible to bullying and judging others. Overall, we need to learn to balance the use of social media so that it can only be used in positive ways.