What are the pros and cons of social networking?

Pros
The pros of social networking include fast media-sharing, which can mean a variety of things; one may rapidly spread news, photos, brief status-updates, and locations with just a few simple clicks of a button or touches of a screen. For example, if there is an emergency is one area, areas around that place can be notified using social media faster than it would take someone to physically alarm that region. 

Cons
The cons of social networking can include many negatives, however. The younger generation is quickly becoming dependent and even addicted to social networks. Without online access, some experience a feeling of disconnection; moreover, one may forget how to find information without utilizing the Internet.