The impact of social media on American youth is having serious long-term consequences. As a teacher I saw that students who are grounded in the here and now are the least successful. Social media encourage this inward focus. To be successful in school and outward-looking, social media tend to exclude input other than from the peer group.
Constant bombardment with entertainment and advertising persuades student s that they have a right--and a need-- to be entertained at all times. School or parental input is seen as an intrusion on the student's world.
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