Pros and Cons

The pros of social networking websites are that they provide for socializtion, education, and a creativity outlet.  They provide a place for people to meet based on similiar interests and to socialize with out the fressure of face to face conversation.  It is easier to maintain friendships with people who move or live far away.  It also helps to improve technological skills which is a very important skill for people to have in this generation

The cons largely outwiegh the pros though.  There are many dangers on social networking websites.  There are the dangers of social predators that lurk all over these sites.  It exposes children to sexual solicitation and pornography.  Predators can use the anonymity that the internet easily provides.  Cyberbullying is on the rise because of social networking websites.  Kids post pictures of themselves smoking, underage drinking, and holding firearms.  Kids also post too much personal information making it easy for there to be identity theft.  Employers and college admissions are searching prospective students and workers websites to see if they would want them to work for them or go to school at their school.  The websites are also replacing real world friendships and make kids more socially awkward in person.