Facebook has become part and part of daily life with millions of people logging on to the network daily. It is great way to connect with long lost friends and relations and share pictures, chat and do the so many things possible on the site. But as with all good things there is a bad side to everything and this is no exception. What are the negative effects Facebook has on society?
Addiction
This has become a serious cause for concern with many people spending long hours logged on and this has resulted in the lives of those being severely affected with it taking a toll on personal relationships as well as work with people even losing jobs due to addiction issues.
Health issues
People are spending more of their free time in front of the computer instead of engaging in physical activities. This has led to the increase in obesity, heart problems and many other health complications associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
It is used to lure victims
There have been many instances where predators lure unsuspecting victims and sexually abuse them and in some instances even commit murder. Information gathered from the site has been used to commit robberies as well.