Pros and Cons of Online Dating for Teens
Thesis statement:
A. Online dating in the society today
1. Why online dating is popular.
People nowadays have become so busy with their career that there is little time left for their social life. They think that OD is safe as online dating agencies run a background check-up on each and every member they accept. With the online dating services, there is no pressure as you go out with only those you appreciate and would want to know better. It is also an inexpensive way to find a partner as the traditional dating would involve many trial and error methods where you would invest time, effort and money. With OD, it is so convenient that you can do it at home or in the office to find this special person during your spare time. Maybe not all the people you may contact would be the best choice for your life partner, however it can be a great way to get to know several people in a short time. Lastly, it covers the whole world, people from all walks of life whom you would have a chance to meet.
2. Why is it not a good medium
Just because everyone else out there is doing it, doesn't make it a good medium to look for a partner. Safety is a very serious concern and something that most of the people risk most when they meet people they have no clue about. People can say anything they want about themselves online. But studies have already proven that both men and women lie about different things on their profile. Another trouble with online dating is that when you do finally decide to meet, there can be so much emphasis on the whole looks thing. The meet-up tends to fall apart as humans tend to have certain expectations and when those expectations are not met, disappointment is felt. In online dating, there is usually a notion that those who go online to find a date is only looking for sex and only want good time rather than serious relationships.
B. Traditional dating
1. What is traditional dating
In the dictionary, a date is “An appointment to
A. Online dating in the society today
1. Why online dating is popular.
People nowadays have become so busy with their career that there is little time left for their social life. They think that OD is safe as online dating agencies run a background check-up on each and every member they accept. With the online dating services, there is no pressure as you go out with only those you appreciate and would want to know better. It is also an inexpensive way to find a partner as the traditional dating would involve many trial and error methods where you would invest time, effort and money. With OD, it is so convenient that you can do it at home or in the office to find this special person during your spare time. Maybe not all the people you may contact would be the best choice for your life partner, however it can be a great way to get to know several people in a short time. Lastly, it covers the whole world, people from all walks of life whom you would have a chance to meet.
2. Why is it not a good medium
Just because everyone else out there is doing it, doesn't make it a good medium to look for a partner. Safety is a very serious concern and something that most of the people risk most when they meet people they have no clue about. People can say anything they want about themselves online. But studies have already proven that both men and women lie about different things on their profile. Another trouble with online dating is that when you do finally decide to meet, there can be so much emphasis on the whole looks thing. The meet-up tends to fall apart as humans tend to have certain expectations and when those expectations are not met, disappointment is felt. In online dating, there is usually a notion that those who go online to find a date is only looking for sex and only want good time rather than serious relationships.
B. Traditional dating
1. What is traditional dating
In the dictionary, a date is “An appointment to