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Dr. Jonathan Haidt: How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions

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Video games do not work on social conflict how to resolve

Success in social environments requires the ability to navigate politics, build friendships, and stand up for oneself while also learning to resolve conflicts. Growing up with siblings or participating in sports teaches essential social skills through daily interactions and disputes, where kids practice negotiation and judgment to maintain play. This natural environment fosters skills critical for democratic engagement, such as rule-making and self-governance. However, the design of video games eliminates these opportunities for conflict resolution; the absence of disputes and real-time judgments deprives children of crucial experiences that teach them how to manage disagreements and collaborate effectively. As video games dominate leisure time, essential social development skills are left unaddressed.

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