Social networks: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Social networks have become an important part of our lives We use them to stay connected with friends and family share our thoughts and experiences and learn about the world around us. But what impact do social networks have on our lives? On the positive side , social networks can help us. Stay connected with friends and family who live far away. Share our thoughts and experiences with a willer audience. Learn about new things and different perspectives. Find support and community from people who share our interests. On the negative side social networks can also: Be addictive and take up too much of our time Lead to unconfident and other forms of online harassment. Spread misinformation and fake news. Make us feel unconfident or depressed when we compare ourselves to others. It's important to be aware of both the positive and negative effects of social networks so that we can use them wisely . We should set limits on how much time we spend on social media and be careful of the content we consume. We should also be critical of the information we see on ne and not believe everything we read. Overall social networks can be a powerful tool for cood but it's important to use them responsibly.