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Social Media's Impact on Kids: Pressure, Sleep, and Self-Esteem

Social Media's Impact on Kids: Pressure, Sleep, and Self-Esteem

Update: 2025-12-11
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Todays podcast delves into the impact of social media on young people, highlighting how it can lead to risky behavior, disrupted sleep, and fragile self-esteem. Doctor Molly Allen discusses the constant drive for online validation and the potential benefits of limiting social media access. Students Carson Thompson and Raine Lake share their perspectives, suggesting that reduced phone use could boost productivity and encourage outdoor activities. Doctor Allen recommends spending more time outside and suggests a simple rule: no social media in bedrooms. Meanwhile, Kansas lawmakers are considering a bill to ban cell phone use in schools.

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Social Media's Impact on Kids: Pressure, Sleep, and Self-Esteem

Social Media's Impact on Kids: Pressure, Sleep, and Self-Esteem