Teens know better than anyone that social media is a double-edged sword. A new Pew survey finds that while most teens feel more connected and creative online, many also see the darker side—especially when it comes to their peers. Parents worry even more, often blaming social media as the biggest threat to teen mental health. As concerns grow, nearly half of teens say they’re trying to cut back. Still, the story isn’t simple: for many young people, social media remains both a lifeline and a liability.
If the topic interests you, Eve Upton-Clark with Fast Company has the story on what we’re learning from the first generation to grow up fully immersed in the attention grabbing environment of social media.
