The article emphasizes the dangers social media presents to children and teens, including bullying, depression, and addiction. It draws parallels between the battles against Big Social and Big Tobacco, suggesting that a collective stand against these threats can unify diverse groups such as parents, educators, and health professionals. The text highlights marketing opportunities while stressing the importance of advocacy to promote policies protecting youth from social media's harmful effects, ultimately serving the common good and creating a movement for safer technology.
An enemy is brilliant marketing. Take on Big Social versus Big Tobacco. A clear and widely recognized enemy brings people together in common cause.
The growing body of evidence about the dangers of social media for kids and teens is irrefutable; it includes bullying, predator grooming, depression, and declining physical fitness.
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