Why parents are suing social media
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Impact of Social Media on Social Relationships and Mental Health
The ease of connecting with people through various digital platforms has led to the characterization of social media as asynchronous, permanent, and visually oriented. This creates stress as people can quantify their likeability and compare themselves to others, leading to unnecessary drama. Furthermore, the role of algorithms and machine learning in shaping social relationships raises concerns about relinquishing control and its impact on teens with developing brains.
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