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Re:Study: Minimal evidence links social media, gaming to tee... by SunshineTheCat on Monday January 19, 2026 @05:16PM (#46685262)
That is so difficult to imagine. When I was a teen I was almost never home. I was out at the movies, in a forest, out exploring somewhere, with friends, etc.

I'm curious largely if many teens these days just don't want to go out or like you mentioned, aren't able to. Maybe it's a combo of both.

Just tough for me to imagine being a teen and not wanting to be as far as possible from parents.

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Re:Study: Minimal evidence links social media, gaming to tee... by kgwxd on Monday January 19, 2026 @05:36PM (#46685463)
The negative-attention seeking assholes (often teens) used to only get "attention" from people in the vicinity. Now they can be anywhere, and get a reaction from everyone.
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Re:Study: Minimal evidence links social media, gaming to tee... by aaarrm on Tuesday January 20, 2026 @04:43PM (#46698126)
Honestly this issue isn't inherent to just teens. I want to do be able to do these sorts of activities as an adult even, but there's nowhere that you're allowed to just be or do anything.
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