Social Media helps teenagers.

Just because you have met nearly everyone, doesn't mean everyone has. It's still a very dangerous platform. People could pose as said friends. I, myself, have encountered several false profiles. The exception is not the norm. If you fall for someone posing as someone else you either didn't know them well enough to spot it in the first place or you just flat out deserved it. I fail to see how this is terribly relevant though.It's not justified. But it happens. There are people who only care about looks. It could put them in dangerous positions. I mean...for crying out loud. My mom and I moved from Arkansas to Florida for her boyfriend. (who turned out to be fake...go figure)So what's the problem? Some people act a certain way, and some people make bad decisions. This is user error, not by fault of the platform.People can still be there for you and be in a different state. My best friend lives in Missouri and I saved her life from my frigging bedroom. And it's still a possibility. Everyone has been through trials in life. Some are more successful than others. But it still affects people, whether positive or negative. I agree, and social media is by far the most user friendly way to speak to those people. You can't text with those outside of the country, and it's a whole lot more bland than a lot of the options presented to us by social media. Your 'people need to be there for you' argument is of your own invention, and I don't see how it's even relevant to either side. Social Media is just another good tool to stay in touch.Some people use social media as a way to manage business, so it may not be that easy. Yet another positive use for social media, which is relevant for everyone. If you say that teens do not manage business then this comment does not apply to teens and thus the debate. If you say that teens can be involved in business this statement helps my point more than yours.Regardless, if you're in business but are freaking out over cyberbullying, perhaps the business world is not fit for you.So, if your parents tell you everyday that you're an amazing singer or artist, you won't believe them? Words can only roll off for so long. If you hear it from 5 people a day, everyday, you're gonna start to think, "Oh hey, maybe this is true.." One thing leads to another, and next thing you know, they're convinced of it.Again words only have as much value as the person they come from and the power you give them. If you don't respect your parents opinion you won't care. My parents have been talking crap about me for years, and I have yet to suffer any issues as a result. You just stop caring what they say and you're golden.I stand by the point that if you don't instigate it, you shouldn't have to log off. It's not your fault. The victim shouldn't be isolated because some jerk decided to talk crap or start a rumor.I think you've lost your script. You're trying to debate why teens shouldn't be on social media in the first place because it can be damaging. Now your resolution is no-one should have to be isolated from social media. Interesting position.I agree that it shouldn't happen, but it does. Just as it's the responsibility of the homeowner to lock his doors, it is the responsibility of the vulnerable to watch out. If you don't have thick skin you will need to make accomodations.The platforms are made for keeping in touch. Not circulating rumors or inappropriate pictures/comments. NEWSFLASH: It happens! Some people just don't care if they get into trouble. All they care about is making themselves feel superior.Yep...I agree. People do bad things. That's why people need to take precautions. If you can't handle it that's fine, but don't make the 90% who feel no need to even talk about this 'cyberbullying' lose for it.Your point kind of does relate to religion. 10th commandment: You shall not covet. Correct me if I'm wrong?My comment had nothing to do with Christianity in particular. Every single Abrahamic religion and most of the Vedic religions view jealously as a negative trait. It's human nature. Even the most innocent children get jealous. The most mature adults slip up and get jealous. It happens to everyone. Not everything in human nature is a good thing. It's also human nature to get what one wants by whatever means necessary. This includes murder and theft. Is that a position you'd like to defend? Jealously has absolutely nothing positive to bring to the table, so there's no reason to pander to it. Especially if that jealousy is causing issues like you've brought up.If he's jealous, it makes him human. It's awfully hypocritical to say no one likes jealousy when IT HAPPENS. But...if it doesn't happen to you, then what would you do if you saw your girlfriend with another guy? Get mad? Anger is a sin.Jealousy should never be encouraged. This hypothetical guy can get over himself. He's no more valuable than anyone else, so why should he be able to censor what someone else can say because he finds it offensive? If I found my girlfriend with another guy the only anger I might have is towards myself for dating a whore and not realizing it. Anger isn't a sin by Christian doctrine, so I'm not sure what you're talking about.Conclusion:My opponent has done nothing but provide subjective opinion on the topic. The opinions expressed simply pander to the minority because they can't get over themselves since their parents never told them their opinions weren't that important. To say self-inflicted and avoidable pain of the minority should be able to dictate the natural process of the majority is simply ludacris. If you can't handle the nature of the internet get over it. It can be a wild place, but it's so much more than that. If you're getting caught up on the fact that it's a wild place, you're not prepared for everything else it has to offer.