Social Media's Destructive Behavior Over Illusions

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“Social media has created jealous behavior over illusions. Sadly some are envious of things, relationships and lifestyles that don’t even exist.” Many teenagers want to have the perfect life with the perfect husband, house, car, and bedroom, but most of the time the life of the person the teens want just post what they want people to see. I challenge the decision to allow teenagaers more access to social media and texting. Teens and adults want to try dangerous methods and products to become what they think is healthy and fit. Social media has also made it easier for teens to bully other teens and say negative things toward them. Social media has also made it easier for teens to talk to random people they don’t know.

Social media has made it easier for teenagers to get their hands on dangerous and unhealthy products to become fit and have a good body. A popular example are waist trainers. The Kardashian Waist Trainer from angelcurves.com cost $59. The Kardashian are infamous for posting pictures of them using a waist trainer. “Should you try it? well... Probably not.” According to maryclaire.com. “Just because a celebrity promotes it doesn't mean that it's safe or that it’s even proven.” Spinal surgeon Dr. Paul Jeffords says in a text by usatoday.com.
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A popular example is teens telling each other to kill themselves and how they deserve to die. Most of the time the teens make a fake account to hide who they are. There are many reasons those teens will tell people that. Such as they have problems at home, or they are jealous of the other person. These are just a few examples of how it is easier to bully people over social media then in