“The use of social media and how it affects teenagers. “
Brief summary: Teenagers are possibly developing anxiety and lower self esteem due to the social media exposure. teenagers who surveyed said they feel more lonely due to everything being online. They do not have one on one face to face interactions.
Rhetorical situation:
Authors background: Rachel Ehmke is managing editor of child mind institute. Also known to be a 13 year old girl who committed suicide in Minnesota after being bullied.
Target Audience: For people who are concerned for their children’s health and social interactions. Or for people who just want to know random statistics
Context: Article was made in 2010 To provide more awareness of children’s mental health
Argumentative Elements
Main argument:Social media greatly affects the way teenagers feel and communicate.
Claims: Teens do all their communicating via phone.
Evidence: “modern teens are learning to do most of their communication while looking at a screen, not another person.”
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