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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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