Almost 90% of American teens now have their own smartphones, and some 70% use social media multiple times per day.
This week we hear thoughts about phones and social media from five 8th graders, including our hosts Lauren and Rhys. The group discusses both the positive and negative aspects of phone use, the messages teens get from social media, and how to handle screen stress to maintain a healthy life balance.
RESOURCES
Pew Research Study: Teens & Social Media
Common Sense Media: Teens on Social Media & How Much Screen Time is Okay?
Adam Alter: TED Talk & "Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology"
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