The Gen Z Perspective: Honest Truths About Social Media and Screens (#223)
Jan 22, 2025
Discover the eye-opening truths about social media from Gen Z leaders who are redefining digital engagement. They share personal stories about the toll of screens on mental health and relationships, emphasizing the need for genuine connections. Learn about the challenges of abstaining from social media and how it can lead to fulfilling interactions. The discussion also highlights practical strategies for families to navigate technology together, promoting a healthier, screen-free lifestyle. It's a conversation filled with insights and empowering ideas!
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Kaylee's Screen-Free Childhood
Kaylee's parents delayed her social media access, observing its impact on peers.
This allowed Kaylee to form deeper connections and ultimately choose a screen-free life.
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Gabriela's Tech-Skeptic Upbringing
Gabriela grew up in Silicon Valley with a tech-skeptic father.
This duality shaped her perspective, leading her on a six-year journey off social media.
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Social Media's Influence on Behavior
Gen Z's online lives shape their views on acceptable social behavior.
Blocking online is easy, but real-life conflict resolution requires different skills.
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In this inspiring episode of the ScreenStrong Families Podcast, Mandee Hamann sits down with Gabriela and Kaylee, the Founder and Vice President of APPstinent, a Gen Z-led student organization dedicated to helping individuals, especially Gen Z, redefine their relationship with social media and technology.
Kaylee and Gabriela’s contrasting experiences with technology growing up offer a powerful lens into the challenges their generation faces. Kaylee’s parents avoided introducing smartphones and social media early, while Gabriela’s parents, influenced by Big Tech and social pressures, allowed her access from a young age. Despite this, Gabriela’s father instilled early seeds of tech skepticism, which ultimately inspired the creation of APPstinent.
Gabriela and Kaylee share their honest perspectives on the impact of social media and screens on their generation, offering candid insights into how constant digital engagement affects mental health, relationships, and personal growth. They discuss APPstinent's mission to empower young people to embrace a lifestyle of freedom and peace by recognizing that social media use is optional.
From practical tips to thought-provoking conversations, this episode is a must-listen for parents looking to understand the realities of screen culture from a Gen Z perspective and learn strategies to help their kids thrive in the digital age.
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Visit APPstinent.org to learn more about Gabriela and Kaylee's mission.
Explore the ScreenStrong movement for additional resources to help your family.
Tune in and discover how Gen Z leaders are paving the way for a healthier, screen-free future!
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