Rumors can now spread faster than the speed of sound. Gossip, which has never had a problem getting around, has received an upgrade. One (of many) flaws with this is that cowards now have the ability to speak with intense cruelty in ways they never would face-to-face because they can do so safely behind a screen. Every thought, feeling, and opinion can be typed out and posted for all to see in a matter of seconds. Social media has given everyone in the world a microphone if they want it. Virtual reality has stolen the wonder of actual reality. Constantly checking and rechecking phones that haven’t even buzzed, mindless scrolling through questionable content, and blankly gazing at videos distract our kids from everything around them. The least of our worries is the amount of time and focus social media pulls away from our kids. Plus, these platforms are really great for…well, I can’t think of anything else. There are also creative outlet opportunities that are unique to social media. ![]() This global sense of community was the original appeal of most social media platforms. The idea that we can connect to anyone anywhere is a pretty cool concept. ![]() On the other hand, there are some benefits (I think) to social media. While there are many, many problems with teenage interactions on these platforms, we’ll dive into just a handful of negative effects social media has on kids. ![]() The adverse effects of social media are far-reaching and much more damaging than we have even begun to fully understand.
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