Debate Writing
You are Mukul / Mahima of Alps Public School. Your school has organized a debate on “Social
Media and its Effects” and you will be participating in your school. Prepare your views against
or in favour of the motion. (120 – 150 words)
SOCIAL MEDIA AND ITS EFFECTS
FOR THE MOTION:
“We are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain”
Honourable judges, teachers and my worthy opponents thank you for giving me the
opportunity to join this debate on the topic, “Social Media and its Effects”. I am Mukul/ Mahima
and I would like to speak in favour of the motion.
How many people do not have a smile on their faces on finding an old friend on Facebook?
Well, social media has removed all the barriers and boundaries to communication by bringing the
globe on a single platform. While business opportunities have widened, marketer’s reach has
broadened. It keeps us updated about everything going on in every nook and corner of the world on
a real-time basis.
From emergency alerts, announcements and declarations to knowing how our friends are doing has
all become so convenient. It provides freedom of speech and thus, enables everyone to speak their
mind. Not to forget the incalculable access it provides to the extensive information.
With so much advancement and innovation, it would be an unimaginable world without having
social media in it. Someone has rightly put it into words by saying,
“Social media is addictive precisely because it gives us something that the real world lacks: it gives
us immediacy, direction and a value as an individual.”
Thank you.
AGAINST THE MOTION:
What a world it is, with everyone on their phones, all the time, faking their lives and keeping a count
of their likes?
Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen! I am Mukul/ Mahima and my topic for the day is, “Social
media and its effects”. I would like to speak against the motion.
It has now become doubtful to trust the saying that goes like “Technology was developed to save
time and make our lives easier”, because people have become addicted and unproductive. It takes a
lot of effort and discipline to stay away from social media. Results have shown that it has had
adverse effects on human minds and their functioning. Outdoor activities among children have also
reduced significantly.
No doubt it provides access to useful information, but, it is hard to ignore the amount of fake news
that spreads like wildfire and the extent of impact it has on the society.
It is one of the reasons behind insecurities and depression among teenagers. It is right that
technology was introduced to save time, but we forgot to mention, “In the right amount”. So,
remember, you leave the present moment every time you check the phone.
Thank you for your cooperation and patient hearing.
