Social Media’s Grip on Teens

Two major court cases just confirmed what we’ve all suspected: social media platforms are designed to be ridiculously addictive for kids. It’s no secret that these sites are built to keep us scrolling, but the latest research says it’s especially bad for teens.

A Design Problem

The way social media is set up makes it hard for kids to put their phones down. There are growing calls to change this, but so far, it’s not clear what that would look like. One thing’s for sure: it won’t be easy. These companies have spent years perfecting the art of keeping us hooked, and they won’t give it up without a fight.