Facebook was launched in 2004 and since then it became a cultural phenomenon. Initially started as a medium to connect with people and friend become a multi-billion dollar empire. But its transformation is actually the core reason for youngsters abandoning the medium.
So when Facebook was launched it was a cool thing to be on, youngsters were having a good time on Facebook. The older generation had no idea about the platform. As the time passed Facebook became a staple thing to be for everyone and not just for youngsters.
The medium didn't remain just a thing to catch up with friends it became more. It became a platform to boost your business and it started losing its charm among youngsters. Many new social media platform came. which provided what youngsters were looking for i.e privacy and flashiness. Snapchat and Instagram offered that to youngsters.
Here are the main reason given by teenagers or youngster that why they stop using facebook:-
1. Parents:- There was a time when parents were not aware of Facebook. They didn't understand the platform but it's not like that anymore. Now, when parents also use Facebook. Young generation feels more aware about what they post and share and that irritate them.
2. Fake users:- We all aware about the whole angel Priya scenario. There are so many fake ids on facebook which annoy other users.
3. It's too public:- It was a fun thing in 2004 to share thing and the whole world can see it. But now young generation want control over who can and who cannot see what they are sharing. Which they get on other platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.
4. Instagram and Snapchat:- this reason is quite simple one young people find this two platforms more interesting or in their language "Cool".