The Pros And Cons Of Letting Kids Use Social Media

Despite studies finding that social media may be detrimental to kids’ health, many young children and teens spend much of their time on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. The Onion examines the pros and cons of letting kids use social media.

• PRO: Gives popular kids another outlet through which to build confidence.
• CON: Puts pressure on bullies to torment peers outside of school hours.
• PRO: Keeps them too busy with online predators to get nabbed by neighborhood predators.
• CON: Four-volume biography of LBJ still sitting on son’s nightstand, untouched.
• PRO: Increased slur literacy.
• CON: Could send wrong message that everyone has something worthwhile to say.
• PRO: Every time they look at their phone, you can look at your phone as well.
• CON: Less time for Fortnite.