The internet and social media provide young people a variety and wide of information that they can get within it. They can maintain social connections and support networks that otherwise wouldn't be possible, and can access more information than ever before. The use of social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat have become an integral part of young people’s daily lives. With also the help of new social apps such as Whatsapp, Viber, Flashat app and WeChat, many teenagers are getting interested to use these apps not just for communication but to give positive vibes to their fellow young people to be part of the growing online communities by creating and joining groups to provide good connections with each other.
Social networking services as mentioned above can help young people to freely express themselves. It can give a guide to young generations on how to function successfully in the community by being active in the online world wherein they can develop themselves and make friends, which is a way to build trust and good connection with others.
Young people who use social networking services to showcase content in music, film, photography or writing - need to know what permissions they are giving the host service, so that they can make informed decisions about how and what they place on the site. Also, may need to ask others for help and advice in using services, or understand how platforms work by observing others, particularly in complex gaming or virtual environments.
Managing an online presence and being able to interact effectively online is becoming an increasingly important skill in the online world. Being able to quickly adapt to new technologies, services and environments are already regarded as a highly valuable skill by employers, and can facilitate both formal and informal learning. So, that’s why our young generations now are too competent and capable when it comes to technology. Thus employers would not be able to find it difficult to train young people to adapt to new kinds of environments.