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We have a natural tendency to worry about kids, if the technology really is different this time, and dangerous to be giving kids. Here's another perspective: a
by helen___keller 6y ago
We have a natural tendency to worry about kids, if the technology really is different this time, and dangerous to be giving kids.
Here's another perspective: are there socially well-adjusted adults who get sucked into it and ruin their lives? We're inclined to care about the kids most, but kids are resilient and continue to grow and adjust and change over the years. What about their parents? Are there adults who get sucked into social media addiction and it ruins their lives? If yes, how common would you say it is?
(I'm not trying to lead an answer here. I thought about it for a couple minutes and I haven't decided for myself.)
- souprock 6y agoLost years as an adult might be more easily replaced. For a kid who blows off high school, where is the recovery? Many paths in life are more-or-less closed off.
- helen___keller 6y agoI'm not suggesting it's better or worse for an adult to be addicted, I'm suggesting that if social media is dangerously addictive we'd see addicts across the age spectrum, and I'm asking whether people feel like that is happening.