The age of social media is more prevalent than ever. Anyone from a child to an adult uses at least one social media platform to stay updated and communicate with friends and family. In fact, 3.2 billion people use social media, which equates to about 42 percent of the population.

Social media is very prevalent in this day and age.

With such a large amount of people using social media, there is plenty of information cycling through these platforms. However, much of this information is quite negative. Forty-one percent of teenagers claimed they had a negative experience while using a social media site. Another 88 percent -- a very staggering number -- have seen someone be mean or cruel on social media.

With all that being said, how can teenagers stay safe and use social media in a positive way? What happens if they do not?