Being shunned on a social networking website can be more harmful than if a child is ignored by their friends in real-life, according to a latest research of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
The online harassment "can cause profound psycho-social outcomes"， including suicide.
AAP lead researcher Dr Gwenn O'Keeffe said that social media had the power to interfere with homework, sleep and physical activity among the young.
She also suggested that parents need to understand these technologies so they can relate to their children's online world，which is helpful to supply the young a proper guidance in making friends online.
Some experts said that the site provides a skewed view because its users cannot see body language or facial expressions.
Studies to determine the effects of using Facebook have been inconclusive. Some experts said it is good for the young to build self-esteem.
Dr Megan Moreno, a University of Wisconsin adolescent medicine specialist said using Facebook can enhance social connections among some youngsters, while having the opposite effect on those prone to depression.



根据美国儿科协会的最新研究，在虚拟网络中被朋友"隔绝"比在实际生活中和朋友"闹翻"更加伤人。

网络困扰对青少年社会心理的影响更深远，甚至会引起自杀。

来自美国儿科协会的首席研究员Dr Gwenn O'Keeffe说，社交网络对青少年的功课、睡眠以及身体活动均有影响。
研究员Gwenn O'Keeffe博士还建议，作为父母，他们应该和自己的孩子一道学习社交网络技能，并融入孩子们的虚拟世界中，这样有助于为孩子网络交友提供合理的指导意见。

一些专家说由于孩子们在使用社交网络的时候，不能看到对方的身体语言以及脸部表情等，所以很容易造成曲解。
关于Facebook社交网络所产生的影响，目前还没有定论。一些专家认为它有助于青少年建立自尊。

来自威斯康星大学的研究青春期医学的专家 Megan Moreno博士表示，社交网络可以加强年轻人之间的联系，但是对于那些有抑郁倾向的青年来说，社交网络也带来了负面影响。

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