“Social media websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, have become almost inescapable facets of modern life, especially for children” (Gordon). In today's society, children grow up with social media. The age at which children access social media is rapidly decreasing. Although children are starting to use more and more websites, they are not always the best choice for them. The benefits of people using social sites range from reducing stress to eliminating shyness and anxiety. Additionally, some social media sites have educational benefits, and of course, they are a way for people to connect and meet other people. All these benefits sound great, but social media isn't completely safe. Some risks include cyberbullying, Facebook depression, internet addiction, sexting, digital fingerprinting and identity theft. Some sites try to limit children's use of the page by setting an age limit on it, but the age limit does not always prevent children from continuing to log in. Overall, kids are spending far too much time logging onto social media sites, and the risks outweigh the benefits. “Engaging in various forms of social media is a routine activity that research has shown benefits children and adolescents by improving communication, connection, and even technical skills” (O'Keefe). By using the different sites, children and adults learn better motor skills and can stay in communication with friends and family. The number of users of online sites has increased and children in today's society use sites as a means of entertainment and communication (O'Keefe). The amount of time people spend on a social networking site is a staggering number. “According to a recent survey, 22% of teenagers log on to their favorite site......in the middle of a sheet of paper......Top networking advice. » Reviews and age ratings. Common Sense Media, October 17, 2011. Web. February 27, 2014. O'Keefe, Gwenn Schurgin and Kathleen Clarke-Pearson. “The impact of social media on children, adolescents and families.” The impact of social media on children, adolescents and families. Pediatrics, March 28, 2011. Web. February 27, 2014. Partridge, Stephanie. “Dangers of Social Media: The Dark Side of Social Media.” Child safety. More4Kids, and Web. February 27, 2014. Tahnk, Jeana Lee. “13 Tips for Monitoring Kids’ Social Media.” » Parentality.com. Parenthood, nd Web. February 27, 2014. Taylor, Dr. Jim. “The bad, the ugly and the good of children's social media use. » The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, May 28, 2013. Web. February 26, 2014. “University of the PACIFIC.” Dangers and benefits of online social networks. University of the Pacific, nd Web. February 25. 2014.