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    “Read the story of Riya, a class 7 student.”

                     Riya, a Class 7  student,  sat down to  finish her homework. She thought  of quickly  checking

                     Instagram before starting. One post led to another and before she realized, an hour had passed.
                     Her homework was left incomplete and she felt stressed.

                     Does  the  above  scenario  sound  familiar?  Social  media  like  WhatsApp,  Instagram,  Snapchat,
                     Facebook, etc. can be a fun way to stay connected with friends, share photos and learn new
                     things. However, it also comes with risks, especially for young people. It is important to know how
                     to use it safely so you can enjoy its benefits without putting yourself in danger.

                     The Sunny Side of Social Media

                     Social media offers numerous benefits when used responsibly. Let’s explore how it can enhance
                     your life.

                                   Benefit             How Social Media Supports                 Examples
                                                                   Users

                        Connection & Belonging         Social  media  helps people  A student who loves drawing
                                                       stay in touch with friends and  joins  an online art group,
                                                       family,  even from a distance  shares sketches and receives
                                                       and connect with like-minded  feedback.
                                                       individuals.
                        Self-Expression &  Identity  It provides a platform for users  A user posts videos or content
                        Development                    to  express  their  thoughts,  about their hobbies, such as
                                                       interests  and  explore  their  music, art or writing.

                                                       identity.

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