Destroy Or Build Relationships

     Facebooking, tweeting, whatsapp, line, snapchat and texting are not only the prevalent but also the preferred forms of communication for many college students and young adults today.

     Social media interaction now dominates both online and offline conversations. In a society where interacting and over-sharing online is the norm, you’re probably more likely to speak to friends and family through electronic devices than face-to-face. But are social media and modern technology destroying our interpersonal social skills? Recent research and studies say so. A study that was conducted found that one in four people spend more time socializing online, via sites such as Facebook and Twitter, than they do in person. Too often at events or parties, guests are attached to their smartphones tweeting or texting, but no one is truly engaging or interacting with the people around them. As more generations are born into the social age, social media will continue to be the favored communication form among young people. However, this shift may begin to affect their ability to properly communicate in person with peers. One day, it may become awkward for one to talk to another face-to-face. They may not even know what to talk about. Therefore, I think that social media can destroy relationships if it is over used, or not used properly.