Day Four: Is Social Media the Silent Killer?

Social media is ruining the lives of teenagers across the world, whether they realize it or not. When an acquaintance posts a picture at a party surrounded by other laughing, physically beautiful people, the person not invited may feel down. She finds herself comparing every aspect of her life to that picture. She may tell herself that her hair isn't as pretty or her face is abnormally proportioned based on the girls at the party. She may base her social life on the fact that she doesn't regularly attend that type of party. 

What she fails to realize is that the girl who made the post is not content with her own life, either. Perhaps she uses these parties and a lot of makeup to cover the fact that she feels disconnected from her own family. 
This form of communication has become a veil to hide behind. Its users trick others into thinking they have it all together, and others feel like they will never measure up to the social pressures of perfection.
If this is you, I want you to know that no one is perfect. Not even the person who always seems happy with a lot of followers and always seems to be at social gatherings. 
Another way social media could be ruining a teenager's life is through cyber bullying. This is a real thing, I promise. Many people feel more comfortable behind a screen, and therefore they tend to say every thought that crosses their mind. They don't have to see the other person's reaction, and they won't experience the guilt that follows it. Cyber bullying can destroy the reputations of both parties involved (the bully and the victim). 
Now, social media doesn't have to be all bad. It can and does connect us with family living on the other side of the country. It helps us share vacation photos with everyone at the same time instead of pulling out an album to show all your friends what a great time you had. 
What are other ways that social media is hurting teenagers? Let me know what you think. :)