Social Media has various forms from television to mobile to newspaper. Whatever the form, it’s impact is huge! The impact of Social Media is both positive and negative in human beings and relationships. Nowadays, the mobile has taken over our lives by storm.. thus effecting our relationship in our daily lives.People are stuck to WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram to gain popularity and more friends and our always online, thus making us forget our family and food time too.
Positive Impact:
Newspaper
At first, only the newspaper was the only form of social Media.So people used read it to get the latest news.If they needed to market their products, they used to print it in the newspaper.Also a lot of job opportunities come everyday in the newspaper.You get to know all about the current affairs, sports news and movie news in the newspaper.Also matches used to be searched in the matrimonial section .
Television
When the television came, it took over the newspaper in a jiffy.Now people used to watch the news on television.They get to watch live events and new movies on T.V.Various drama serials, many families started to follow.People enjoyed watching old and new songs plus various singing and dancing shows and quiz shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Indian Idol etc.
Internet
Then the computer and the internet came and took over the television. People started chatting on various social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram . People downloaded various games to play. Gaming became the in thing. Online greeting cards were sent to relatives. Communcation became faster at lightening speed. If you had any kind of doubt you used to google it up on the net.
Mobile Phone
Before the mobile, there was only the landline. Long distance calls used to take a long time.With the mobile and 4 g to 5 g speeds now video calls are possible on WhatsApp at very cheap rates . Every single person you see is carrying a mobile.Facebook, Instagram and Google are on their fingertips.Online shopping is done quick and fast saving your travel expenses. Whatever you need comes at your doorstep instantly through Swiggy , Big Basket or Zomato . Various online shopping sites like Amazon, Flipkart and Meesho provide goods in a week’s time at affordable prices with easy returns
Banking has become easier .Money transfer is done through mobile quickly and easily.Life is become much easier.Sites like G Pay, Paytm have pioneered their way as to how the world moves. E commerce has become easier . Almost every individual knows how to use a mobile .
Negative Impact :
Whole time, we are stuck up to our mobile.While doing online transaction care should be taken.You should be very careful regarding your password, as they are many hackers waiting to swallow your money.Once your account is hacked , you must quickly report the matter and block your account,so that your money is safe. You should always check the security of the website that you are dealing with as a precaution.
Prevention is always better than landing up in trouble.You should be careful in chatting with strangers as you never know, who might be at the other end.Take time to explore the site and check out the privacy policy of the site.
Don’t be whole day glued to your mobile, as there is family life too. Take rest , if you have to work long hours on mobile or computer for the benefit of your eyes. Your eyes may become misty or you may get head pain, if you spend long hours on your computer or mobile . Don’t use your mobile before bedtime much as it may cause sleep disturbance Give priority to family also. Maintain a proper balance in life!
So they are many social media platforms. Make the right choices, be aware, and use social media wisely to enhance your overall healthy and living!
The Momma Clan 
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