The Social Media Generation with Psychologist Jonathan Haidt
What Could Go Right?
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The Impact of Social Media and Smartphones on the Younger Generation
The chapter explores the rise of social media and smartphones among young people, discussing their correlation with mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and suicide. It delves into the shift in parenting styles that prioritize virtual childhoods over physical experiences, leading to a generation heavily reliant on technology for social interaction. With a focus on the negative effects on adolescents, the conversation advocates for protecting children from harmful influences until they have passed through the critical stage of adolescence.
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