Teenagers today face a stark contrast to the idealized versions of adolescence portrayed in media, with stats showing a significant decline in daily social interactions. While 51% of 12th graders in the 80s and 90s hung out with friends every day, only 14% reported the same in 2023. Factors like phone addictions and pandemic influences are cited, but the absence of safe public spaces is a major contributor to youth disconnect, leading many to question the reality of the 'teenage dream.'
Finding safe, and accessible public areas is a rarity, and being able to go to them regularly is nearly impossible when...
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