Many people believe that social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter have brought people closer together and made the world a much smaller place.With just the touch of a few keys, people can communicate with others on the opposite side of the planet. Some people disagree, however. They believe that these sites have pushed us further apart. Families spend time in separate rooms talking to people thousands of miles away while they ignore the people in the next room.

In your point of view, do you think social networking sites have brought us all closer or driven us apart?

In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about one of the points of view mentioned above, or you may give another point of view on this issue. Use specific examples and reasons for your position.