> If you only hear about the negative effects of screens and social media, the logical solution would be to stay away from them as much as possible. But by doin

> If you only hear about the negative effects of screens and social media, the logical solution would be to stay away from them as much as possible. But by doing so, one misses out on the opportunities provided by digital devices, like using tech to supplement connections in the real world or to learn something new online. People are obviously already aware of the benefits of using devices with screens. We don't need to be reminded that FB helps us reconnect with old friends, or that the internet helps us access information. Why would the news write a story on that? News stories tell us about the extent to which negative social and health markers have appeared in the wake of social media and smartphones becoming ubiquitous. We can then use that information to decide whether the obvious upsides are worth the potential downsides.