This is the fourth story in a four-part series on how to find the safest places on the internet for kids.
Parents might not like to admit it, but teens and young adults have a unique perspective on using the internet. Many of them belong to the first generation — so-called iGen — to grow up with a smartphone in their house, or their hand.
They may have little to no memory of what it means to go through everyday life without constant distractions. They know what it’s like to build and sustain friendships entirely on a digital device. They’ve watched social media give people a collective voice where none existed before. In short, they probably know the internet’s peril and promise better than anyone. Read more…
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Source : Young people feel conflicted about the internet and their well-being
