It cannot be denied that social media has become more popular than ever in today's contemporary society, however its influence is never more noticeable than on the next generation. Young people today are spending almost two hours per day browsing social networks and the average teenager is spending about 27 hours per week online, so it isn't hard to see how social media has become such a prominent part of the next generation's lives. While young people may not see anything beyond the fun of being able to share experiences and interact with others, they should be considering both the negative and positive effects of sites like Facebook and Twitter on their lives and on the long term future of society as a whole.
Social media even has a role to play in networking and career enhancement, with sites like LinkedIn helping young people to find employment opportunities and ways of making money