Social Media its uses and dangers.

Social media has made keeping in contact with friends and family so much easier and has made the spread of information far quicker than at any other point in human history. But this does not mean that it is always positive. Its has also contributed to the spread of misinformation, lies (now called fake news), cyber bullying, depression and anxiety among a whole group of negative things.  Like with all things it should be used in moderation with strict time limits and periods in place especially for kids. The best way is to have a certain time of day to check so ial media and reply to messages., and to choose friends carefully. 

Each site is has different aspects and you may find one suits you better than others, below is a quick overview of some of the most popular sites. 

Social media sites

Facebook

One of the original sites,  with tons of features for keeping in touch,  sharing content selling items etc.  It's free but does track everything you (including outside Facebook) do to sell your info to advertisers. 

Instagram 

Owned by Facebook with similar features but focused more on sharing images and now videos. Uses the same process as Facebook for selling your behaviour to other companies. 

Snapchat

Great for keeping in touch and giving little updates to your friends and family. Is rather fun with great filters for sharing funny moments. Messages disappear once read unless you decide to keep them. 

Twitter

Bite sized updates you can send to everyone who follows you.  Use dmostly for sharing opinions and news. 

LinkedIn 

More career focused site used for job hunting and career progression. Has since expanded into a learning platform.