Best Of: Jonathan Haidt on What Social Media Is Doing to Our Kids
The Next Big Idea
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Digital Dilemmas: Navigating Social Media's Impact on Youth
This chapter examines the intricate relationship between social media and the rising mental health issues among adolescents, particularly since 2010. The discussion highlights how the advent of smartphones and platforms like Instagram has affected teenagers' social dynamics and well-being, leading to increased rates of depression and anxiety. It also emphasizes the importance of fostering genuine interpersonal connections and reevaluating parental strategies in the digital age to mitigate these effects.
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