Should teenagers have social media? This question is asked by a lot of people. Some people think that teenagers should have social media, and some think teenagers don’t need to have social media cause of the negative affects that it has on them. But I am here to give you some reasons on why teenagers should have social media.

Social media can help teens connect with their friends, family, and like-minded individuals, which helps them with support and gives them the ability to stay connected even if they potentially live far away.  Teens can find online communities that allow them to connect with others with their same interests, hobbies, or specific needs such as those with disabilities, medical conditions, and marginalized identities.

Social media platforms can also provide avenues for teens to express themselves creatively, explore their identities, and discover new interests.

Social media can also offer access to a wide range of information, educational content, and even new opportunities for learning and engagement.

Social media can be a tool for teens to participate in civic activities, activism, and advocacy, promoting informed and engaged citizenship, enabling them to voice their own opinions on the world.

Social media also provides entertainment for kids, and in some cases, it also helps promote new skill developments.

Sometimes social media can help teens feel more included and less isolated with the world around them.

Finally, social media also keeps teens updated on current events locally, nationally, and globally.

Altogether, social media can have positive effects on teens, not just negative effects.