- Good morning to the principal, teachers and friends. Our school’s Counselling Club carried out a survey to determine the time spent by students on social networking sites. The results of the survey indicate that students spend an average of two to three hours surfing a L day. This is an unhealthy trend that can have adverse consequences. 7: Since their inception, social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and’ Instagram have attracted many Malaysian users, including students. Many of our students spend several hours every day instant messaging, posting photos, sharing information, reconnecting with their friends or updating their accounts. While most social networking sites build a special niche for people who share common interests, they have also opened up new doorways for cybercrime. Therefore, it is very L_ important to be aware of the tisks involved. _[ — Social networking sites allow you to create an. individualised page that often includes personal information such as your address, age, birthday and telephone number, as well as photos and personal comments you share with your friends. Once you have given all this information, you may become a victim of a professional identity thief who can use your personal information to commit a potential crime. One frightening repercussion of this involvement in social networking sites is that students spend more time using social media and are becoming more detached from society. Virtual contact replaces direct human contact or face-to-face interaction w ith others. Many students spend hours on these sites, and this may interfere with their studies. When students neglect their studies, their grades will suffer. Users are on these sites for hours, and this can lead to an inactive lifestyle and health problems such as eye strain and poor blood circulation. Users also face threats to personal safety either online or in real life. Stalkers and sexual predators can peruse the profiles of potential victims and gain access to a L lot of information. Social networking sites provide an easy and fun way to keep in touch with friends. Carried out safely and sensibly, social networking can provide hours of fun. However, one must be aware of the pitfalls and know how to handle them. A T hope my talk has enlightened you all about the dangers of spending too much time on social networking sites. Thank you.