The impact of social media on children can be deeply negative, affecting their self-esteem and mental health due to exposure to harmful content.

Social media can provide a platform for emotional expression, but it often leads to unfiltered communication that can escalate negative emotions and societal issues.

Instagram and Twitter are platforms that can make users feel worse due to the nature of their content and feedback loops, with Instagram being particularly impactful.

The introduction of social media has led to increased emotional violence, particularly among young people, exacerbating issues like self-harm and suicide.

The negative interactions on platforms like Twitter are often more impactful than positive ones, leading to a general sense of unhappiness among users.

Social media often presents an idealized version of life and relationships, leading to unrealistic expectations and feelings of inadequacy.

Social media can create unrealistic expectations, making you feel like everyone else is living a better life, which can distort your goals and aspirations.

Social media is engineered to be addictive, functioning like a drug that requires thoughtful use to avoid negative impacts on our lives.

Social media often presents an unrealistic view of relationships, leading to a yearning for something that may not exist. This can create dissatisfaction in one's own relationship, as people compare their lives to the curated images they see online.