Social media has become increasingly popular for communication and connecting with others. However, some argue that the rise of social media is negatively impacting real, in-person communication and interaction. Excessive social media use is linked to loneliness and depression as it replaces face-to-face contact. Younger generations in particular may be developing poor social skills from over-reliance on digital communication versus real conversations.

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