TikTok, a popular social media platform, has several harmful effects, including addiction, excessive screen time, and mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances, affecting both the quality and duration of sleep. It also fosters online harassment and physical health issues, such as eye strain, disrupted routines, negative body image, and headaches.
Additionally, when individuals begin earning from TikTok by gaining followers, they can become dependent on it without purpose. It especially disrupts young people’s lives, encouraging negative thoughts and consuming their time.
Finally, TikTok easily enables the spread of misinformation, harmful content, and fake news, with many users contributing to its negative impact. While a ban isn’t necessary, introducing positive guidelines and responsible use could give it a constructive role in people’s lives.
SANA BALOCH,
Balochistan.