Social media is the way of communicating for Border teen

Friends Celia Trevor and Shae McSweeny, both 18, admit to being on their phones most of the time to keep in touch with people.

While both have had bad experiences online, Miss McSweeny said it's how people have come to socialise.

“I wouldn't consider getting rid of it because it's how we contact people and planning things easier,” she said.

Both girls agreed it was way to see what others were doing so they don’t miss out on things.

Miss Trevor said it was a good way to meet people and stay in touch with people all over the world.

“It can cause stress when people don't reply, but I like how it's always available to contact people whenever.”