These days, there’s a formula for articles pushing the unproven claims of harm from social media. Start with examples of kids harming themselves, insist (without evidence) that but for social media…
The desperate need to try to wave away any possible negative effects from social media by people heavily dependent on social media comes as no surprise. It’s like trying to criticize fast food to a fat person. Some will acknowledge it’s bad for them and eat it anyway, but most will just get extremely defensive about it and try to rationalize it. It has vitamins! If you only eat the unfried vegetables and only drink water, it’s actually good for you!
The desperate need to try to wave away any possible negative effects from social media by people heavily dependent on social media comes as no surprise. It’s like trying to criticize fast food to a fat person. Some will acknowledge it’s bad for them and eat it anyway, but most will just get extremely defensive about it and try to rationalize it. It has vitamins! If you only eat the unfried vegetables and only drink water, it’s actually good for you!