With the onset of the new millennium, the social approach of the general people started to change in various corners of the world. It is especially true for India. The introduction of the internet and mobile phones changed the entire scenario in India.

People are now very much used to the concept of online interaction. The millennial generation even tends to start relationships online. We even buy several items that we need, from social networking platforms.

Why do we need social networking?

Now, the question arises that how can the new generation learn the importance of social networking, when they are only using virtual forms of interactions for fun. It can only be done by giving them some real-life examples.

The examples of grandparents who have friends right from their school days. Those relations show us the true importance and the nature of good networking skills. It can give rise to the habit of building healthy relationships. If we say in modern language, then the new generation can learn to maintain good relations using a social networking platform. A good healthy relationship can be of immense importance in our lives when we have serious issues.

Having good social skills can also help us in our careers. A good positive attitude and adjustable nature can be some of the few plus points that one can use to progress in a field. The tendency to communicate easily with anyone can be of immense help to anyone.

Now, the next big thing is the fact that one can have a good set of people around them. So, this can create a positive environment for all of us. It can have a good effect on society too.

So, social networking helps in creating a circle in the virtual world, where we can interact with people who are in different parts of the world. It happens through the use of different social networking websites. These websites make it possible for people to connect without any issues and maintain their relationship even from a large distance. So, now it is possible to continue a relationship through virtual support called the social network.

Advantages of social networking

There are some advantages of having a social network. The first advantage can be in terms of the network that we can make in our personal lives. It can help in making us a bit emotionally strong. In a sense, it can teach us to care for relationships by ignoring the distance. It can be beneficial in the long run as it can help us maintain the relationships that sometimes break in the meantime, because of the busy lifestyle.

The social network can also help us in our professional field. The number of contacts that we can make online, can help us in improving our chances of achieving something great in our careers. Now, we can also make use of the social network for quick updates. The update can be in terms of some important news and event updates related to our friends and family. The platforms can help in assisting people.

On the other hand, as more people are engaging in social networking, they are also creating a heaven for data thieves. We even say that data is the new gold. So, data which is being generated by us through various social networking sites are easily creating a backbone for futuristic technologies like AI. So, privacy is also a concern for us due to excessive social networking.

The vast amount of data that is being generated, is also helping big companies. In a sense, the data is being used by companies to keep a tab on our likes and dislikes. Accordingly, they can plan their next product or business venture. The data is also creating a lot of opportunities for the marketing agencies who buy that data and then process the data. After processing, the marketing agencies get to know about the preferences of the people along with the demand of the market. Accordingly, they plan their next marketing strategy for a particular company or product. So, social networking websites also act as good business platforms.

There is also a huge advantage for some content creators and motivational speakers. Social networking platforms act as a stage for such people and can also sometimes make them famous and give them celebrity status.

Disadvantages of social networking

Now there are also some disadvantages of social networks. The platform can also be used to spread false information regarding some topics. It can be lethal as people tend to believe in the news or any information that is given on the internet, more easily.

If we consider some other disadvantages of social networking, then there is also the issue of people with bad intentions. There are cases when people tend to trust unknown people on the internet, and then they lose a large amount of money. This social networking can also be disadvantageous in terms of the addiction that such platforms create in our minds. So it can be mentally harmful, as can be seen among several kids who are experiencing it all around the globe. They are becoming more aggressive and are losing interest in tasks that matter in their lives.

Online bullying and harassment that some of us face on social networks are some other disadvantages. It creates several mental issues among the public and can also sometimes lead to harsh realities.

Conclusion

There are various plus and minus points for social networking. But at the end of the day, social networking is a part of our society. So, we need to accept it and keep moving forward in our lives. But there is also a need for some strict surveillance of the companies that manage these social networking platforms. They can help in avoiding some problems like false information and online harassment.

So now, we also need to be extremely open but also cautious at the same time while using any social networking platform. It will ensure that social networking helps us in making some social progress and also keep us up to date with the rapidly changing society.

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