Dear teens,

Social media has become a huge part of our lives. Snapchatting everything and sharing personal experiences can feel natural. But you don’t must post every little thing you do throughout Ur day

I really don’t care if you saw a blue bird flying past your window. It’s easy to cross the lines from sharing to oversharing.

Constant streams of posts can cause us to prioritize quantity over quality. Posting frequently on social media can help people connect and make friends. It can also be fun to make people a little jealous – post a picture of yourself in the Bahamas while everybody is at school, and there’ll be somebody wishing to be like you in the Bahamas instead of math class.

However, you don’t want to be known as the one who posts too much about random things nobody cares about. Or worse, put on a persona on social media and then behave the complete opposite in person.

Please don’t flex a car that clearly isn’t yours but your neighbor’s instead. Please don’t flex shoes that you clearly you only put them on for a picture and then put it back on the store shelf.

Oversharing on social media has become a common issue. While these platforms like Instagram offer a way to connect and express urself. Posting too much is just not necessary. Not everything about your life must be uploaded. There should be a balance between authentic sharing and the pressure to be constantly posting every second. In the article “How Oversharing on Social Media Could Put your Personal Information at Risk,” Corinne Boyer states that “publishing too many specific details is risky and can result in break-ins, monetary loss or in some cases, put your safety at risk.”

Posting too much on social media can blur the difference between private and public life. Ultimately, this can lead to privacy issues and consequences in personal and professional life. There could be personal details that might not be suitable for everyone to see. Boyer also states, “Don’t post when you are out of town. It may sound overly cautious, but even with privacy settings turned on, you might be surprised to learn that photos contain information cyber criminals are looking for.”

When teens overshare on social media, it can also lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Friends or followers might misinterpret posts, leading to unnecessary drama or hurt feelings. Also the pressure to maintain a certain persona/image can be exhausting, making teens want to live a lavish lifestyle that is impossible or doesn’t exist.

Ultimately, moderation is key to enjoying the benefits of social media and keeping things kept to urself not showing the whole world. Yup, keep those pictures of you hopping into the driver seat when your mom is inside the store shopping, talking about “Who can I scoop?”

Sincerely,

the one who secretly hates on your posts