Is social media helpful or harmful?

"Social media is pervasive in today's culture--so much so that it is nearly impossible to avoid it completely. Opinions are divided on whether this has made life better or worse. Young people today are the first to grow up with this new technology. Will it be helpful or harmful to them? Augmented by full-color photographs and informative fact boxes, the . . . text explores this question so readers understand both sides of the issue--a key part of forming their own opinion and making informed decisions about their social media use"--Provided by publisher.