Divya strided into the hall with her head held high and settled on the chair with her back straight.

Shs cleared her throat loudly for the trio to hear, who were engaged in discussing some stuff.

Divya : Guys?

They didn't hear her voice and started giggling about something. Divya tried again, but still no response. It seemed like they had shut their senses on her

Divya : GUYSSSSS???

Everyone got scared of her shouting and turned at Divya with undivided attention.

Clarie : What happened, Divi?

Divya : Today, we should talk about social media in the show!!!! It's a big issue nowadays. People get so addicted to it, that they forget to live their lives well and enjoy the present moment.

Divya spoke with full confidence and energy, that  sparked everyone's interests.

Chinmayee wiped a lone tear escaping from the brim of her eyes.

Deeksha : Oye, why are you crying?

Chinmayee : She spoke with so much energy, that I got emotional.

Deeksha : What?? 😳😳🤦

Divya : We'll try our best to make people understand that social media should be used in its limits. Now, who is with me!!!!!????

Divya raised her fist in the air.

A big silence was there. Nobody responded, and everyone stared at Divya blandly. She looked at them and frowned.

Divya : Guys, say that all you are with me!

Clarie : Yes we are with you, Divi. No doubts.

Divya : No, raise your hands and show some spirit. Say Yesssss.

Deeksha, Chinmayee and Clarie together spoke in a weak tone.

Deeksha : Yessss😑😑... Jai Divi!!!

Chinmayee : Yess 🙄🙄

Clarie : Yessss😌😌😌

Divya : You guys are so weak. No spirit at all. C'mon guys, cheer up.

Clarie whispered in Deeksha's ears.

Clarie : What energy drink did she take in her breakfast?

Deeksha : God knows 😌😌🙄.

Divya : Ok guys, let's get to work!!

Chinmayee : Where is this Pixie again? She's always late!

Clarie : Didn't get her cold water treatment this time. We'll make sure the next time she gets it again.

Pixie walked in the hall, with her eyes trained on her cell phone.

Pixie : Aye guys, see this dog is so cute in the video!!

Divya : PIXIE SIS!!!

Pixie jumped at Divya's addressing and looked around with fear marring her face.

Pixie : I didn't kill anyone! The cockroach was disturbing me. It was an accident!

Divya : What???

Pixie : Weren't you accusing me of killing the cockroach beneath my bed?

Divya :  No. I've decided to choose  today's topic, and it is Effects Of Social Media. Keep your phone away!!! No touching it.

Pixie : Ah... My phone?

Divya : Yes.

Pixie looked at her priceless possession with a sad face and kept it on the table.

Pixie : I'll miss you 😭😭😭. My love.

She patted her phone with puppy eyes.

Divya : You're such a drama queen, big sis😑😑😑😥.

A fewww hours laterrrr....

Deeksha : Aloha my friends! Today, I'm your host for the show. And praise your lucks, since I don't annoy like Pixie 😉😸.

Pixie :  😑😑😠😠 What??

Deeksha : So today, our topic is "Effect Of Social Media On Teens". Put the banner.

What do you mean by social media?

In my perspective, social media is a platform for all good and bad things at the same time. Call is ours , for what we want and how we use this platform. It's a good helping aid that connects us to the world and each other.

Divya : According to me,social media helps you to socialize your self, but there must be a limited usage of social media. Getting addicted to it is the worst thing.

Social media also contains good people and bad people. We should never share our personal details on social media with anyone. Like everything it has its pros and cons.

Pixie : Yeah, According to me, it's a platform where it makes people socialize on a larger scale by connecting to each other through media and technology. They can make new friends and connect to their old ones through it.

Clarie and Chinmayee both nod their heads in agreement.

Deeksha : Guys, we understand what is social media. But how does it affect teens?

According to me, Social media plays a very important role in many teen life. It affects teens in many ways like, it creates Distraction ,disrupting their sleep, helps in spreading rumors..

Divya : Social media effects the teens not only mentally but also physically and emotionally. Most of the time if they are using social media they are prone to many diseases. Some get depressed as they don't have followers like their friends.

Chinmayee : Yeah, right.

But it's also a platform where we can show our talent.

Clarie : Also social media make you sometimes too conscious about your looks...

Pixie : Social media as said, has a huge impact on Teens nowadays. While, it was created for interaction, it has turned more into a space for show off and popularity. And being humans, specially teens, love to be popular and liked by a lot. Even though, half of it is fake, we like to keep ourselves indulged in a fake world because reality is too harsh to bear. That creates a pressure in their minds to stand out and have a lot of people following you makes you feel special.

Deeksha : What are the most famous social apps according to you guys?

Well I think it depends on the person. And his or her interests and tastes.

Divya: Yeah I think same too. But if you ask which is the most trending one then its Instagram and Twitter.

Chinmayee : Instagram.

Pixie: WhatsApp Instagram and Facebook, because most people use or ask about these conversational apps when they interact or meet.

Divya: Well it keeps changing.

Deeksha : When there was Facebook , people used it a lot but later , when WhatsApp came people started liking it and they forgot Facebook and then when Instagram came then people forgot WhatsApp so if a new app comes which is more  Hi-Tech then people will use that.

Pixie :  Yeah, we agree with you Deeksha. You are right.

Deeksha : I am always right baby😎.

Pixie : And don't forget wattapad. It has also become a trend now a days 😝😝😉😉.

Chinmayee : ha ha ha true.

Deeksha : It depends on our liking and disliking. And Wattapad is so glitchy yaar.

Divya : Yes .

Pixie : It's because it's a writing field na, but people consider it as a chit chat platform.
And then, came that horrible Tiktok😼😼.

Divya : That's the worse and useless.

Chinmayee : But musical.ly was a good app.

Deeksha : 😳🙄🙄

Divya : How?? 😲😲

Chinmayee : In the starting it used to show only acting talent. But now, cringe content grew a lot.

Pixie : That's expected 😥.

Deeksha : Now, everything has its pros and cons. What do you guys think are the positive and negative effects of social media?

Pixie : Positive effects
If you consider my case, coming to Wattapad has given me a lot... I started writing and learned to make covers... I met such awesome people like you 😍

Negative effects
I'm forgot that I've studies to do and household works too😖😖😖.

Deeksha : 😆😆😆

Negative effects

Cyber bullying

Stalking

Lack of Interpersonal skills

Health Issues.

Divya : Yes, teens are the most effected in this, many times. Some innocent people get trapped in those traps.

Deeksha : I agree with you Pixie. I forgot about study and work.
And also I met some nice people and some worst people in my life.

Pixie : Yeah, I tell my friends that don't destroy the moment and eat your food rather than taking pics of it for your stupid insta stories.

Chinmayee : Don't you take pics on the bathroom mirror. I saw one or two posts of yours. Where you posed, trying look like a super model 😑😑.

Pixie gives a nervous chuckle to everyone and glares at Chinmayee.

Deeksha : The pose was horrible. Please don't even think of giving a pout in the pics. I literally cringed at your pic 😼😼.

Pixie : 😠😠😠

Claire : Guys, see some of the memes here

Pixie : 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Clarie :

Divya : True.

Chinmayee : We can do business in social media. Actually, according to me, business in social media is more profitable than the outside one. And a friend of mine started a bakery too .. online one !🤓

Pixie : Yum 🤤🤤

Deeksha : Positive effect

Social media
Is a very helpful medium for teachers and students..

Promotion for business or anything... Their  news and information will spread (100times)faster than corona virus 😝😝😝.

It can be used for noble cause and for emotional support.

Clarie : Lol 😂😂.

Deeksha : Time for some quotes

Phones are neither good nor bad, they are just lifeless machines that were invented to serve humankind, yet humankind, with their everlasting stupidity have turned this communication marvel into psychological suicide.

Divya : Don't get distracted by followers, get inspired by leaders.

Explanation

It doesn't matter how many followers you have, but the thing which matters is yourself, your character. Instead of bothering about your followers, get inspired from a leader and grasp some good qualities which can make you a good person in this society.

Deeksha : One day you will look back and recall all the time you spent on social media and wonder why you didn't invest that time someplace else.

Divya : Don't use social media to impress people, use it to impact people.

Explanation

Social media is to be used to bring  impact on people in a positive way, and know things from in and around the world. Don't use social media for your selfish reasons. Use it to bring awareness among people about social issues which we are lacking clarity in.

Pixie : 😍😍😍🤤🤤

Clarie : Why do you look hungry?

Pixie : I'm still thinking about bakery cakes🤤🤤.

Chinmayee : 🤦🤦🤦

Ok, guys... Now, it's story time. Are you all ready?

Deeksha : No.

Chinmayee : 😑😑

Deeksha : Ever ready.

Chinmayee : 🤦🤦
Anyways, I'll tell you all.

I'll tell you the point of views from a girl. Let us name her as Anuragini.

Anuragini's pov

Social media made me into a self obsessed person ... Especially Instagram... I used to share each and every thing in Instagram.. like, I got a new phone, I'll post it. And if I went to a shopping mall, I'll immediately do a poll on selecting my clothes... Any restaurants I went. I post it. It actually made me into a person where my opinion doesn't matter.. only other's opinion matter for me... Not saying that social media is not good... It is actually helpful in some cases.. like, I started a chocolate business with my friends.. so, we actually made it a hit by promoting it in social media.. and I also can talk more with people than talking with them in real life !

Pixie : Wow, nice one.

Divya : Yes 😍🤓.

Ok. So we learned a few things about social media here, but the main thing that matters is the solution of the problem.

Chinmayee : Yes, and here are a few tips we have for you all. You can try them and we hope that they work for you.

Five ways to disconnect from social media:
1) Set up a digital time. Set up a fixed time for yourself to stay online.

2. Read a book

3. Learn a new language.

4. Spend time with your family and friends.

5. Know what talents reside in you .. learn about yourself and dig deep into you ...

Deeksha : Pixie you take note of this and never strike a pose with a pout. You'll scare the ghosts also, who'll by mistake see your pic😼😼😸😸.

Divya : Stop it Deeku big sis.

Pixie : Yeah, yeah 😒😒😒😤😤.

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Pics and quotes credit : deeksha_8057

Memes credit : Clariedsoza

Tips by : vizag_forever

Idea credit and explanation : Sakshi_devi712