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Will Kids Online, In Fact, Be All Right?

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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The Price of Connection: Youth and Social Media

This chapter examines the harmful effects of social media on young people's mental health, linking rising anxiety and depression rates to increased digital exposure. It discusses legislative efforts to regulate smartphone use among children and the accountability of tech corporations in this crisis. Through personal stories and broader societal implications, the chapter highlights the decline in youth participation in traditional community activities while offering a glimmer of hope through ongoing creative pursuits.

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