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Let us understand more about the correct use of social media.
Let us understand more about the correct use of social media.

Story

Aditya and Riya

Aditya and Riya were best friends. They were in the same school and were
part of the same class. Both of them scored very well in almost every

subject. Aditya was part of the school’s football team while Riya would
win almost every debate competition at school.

When the results of their first term exams came, Riya had scored the

highest. As a gift her father gave her a mobile phone just like he had
promised. Aditya also got a mobile phone because he, too had scored well.

With the use of mobile phone, they discovered various social media
websites like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Google. After a week,
they started spending most of their time on social media.

“Hey, did you watch the latest episode of that
cartoon?” Riya asked.

“Oh, yes. I finished the entire series in three

days. But I forgot to do my homework
because of that,” Aditya complained.

“Do not worry, do it today. Then we can
chat on social media for long,” Riya said.

But because of their habit of spending too

much time on social media, they started scoring
less in their tests. Aditya was no more part of

the football team and Riya was no longer able
to win any competitions.

“I think we must do something about this,”

Riya said worriedly one day.

“Yes, my dad has become very disappointed
with my performance in school. From what I

know, I have been spending more than 12 hours

on social media, which is not healthy. I guess

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