Based on the survey of Marketbiz about the development of social network in the world, recorded Indonesia as the 2nd country with the largest number of user in Facebook and the 3rd in Twitter. Also this survey have recorded 89% of 230 million people in Indonesia use the mobile phone to access the social media and Internet. This phenomenon is not very surprising, as the fact Indonesia is the 4th most populated country in the world, but in the other perspective this fact has concerned people with the bigger issues about the impact of the social media development in Indonesia. Especially, the influences that can be created from the social media for the teenagers as the future generation of Indonesia.
Facebook and twitter have been known as the most popular social sites for the teenagers in Indonesia to interact with others. This social activity with favorable help a lot of teenagers to get the latest information about the people around them, but the surprising thing is the number of time they used in the virtual media. According to the survey of Yahoo and TNS Net, an Indonesian teenager averagely spend about 2 or 3 hours use the facebook and twitter daily. This number increased significantly by the development of smart phone that help the students access the social media easily. Also, 10% of students update their facebook/twitter during the class time. These particular facts clearly show how the social network already addicted most of the teenagers in Indonesia that can affect the academic performance of the students.
These issues only can be resolved by the excellent collaboration from the entire component of society. The school has to give the knowledge and create the healthy internet and electronic devices policy during the learning process. The parents should supervise the student academic performance excellently to guide them to the right path of success. The most important thing is the student itself that have to manage their time effectively and realize their role as the next generation. Social media will provide all of benefit for the user if it is used in the proper purposes to spread the spirit of togetherness and mutual interaction among the people. I believe by applicating the use of social media wisely can lead Indonesia to the better way and the excellent future.
