I think as an adult, I can surf social media, chuckle at the bizarre opinions, recognize when someone is lashing out and see the teenage angst for what it is.
But I also know social media is not representative of the population. Maybe 1-2% of people make up 90%+ of the content.
It’s also a place where lonely and depressed people can go and feel heard and commiserate.
Teenagers don’t have the life experience to know that and have their own life direction and purpose to keep them occupied.
Teenage years are a struggle for everyone, so I can only imagine how hard they must be when a social media echo chamber reinforces the futility of it all.
But I also know social media is not representative of the population. Maybe 1-2% of people make up 90%+ of the content.
It’s also a place where lonely and depressed people can go and feel heard and commiserate.
Teenagers don’t have the life experience to know that and have their own life direction and purpose to keep them occupied.
Teenage years are a struggle for everyone, so I can only imagine how hard they must be when a social media echo chamber reinforces the futility of it all.