Social platforms such as chat rooms can be dangerously addictive. They can not only hamper a students academic life, but may also push them into a world of social aloofness. Eventually, such kids or teens may detach themselves from the real world.

Can online chat be dangerous?

But instant messaging, chat rooms, emails and social networking sites can also bring trouble - from cyberbullying to more serious Internet dangers, including exposure to sexual predators.