The social media dilemma: endangering addiction or empowering
our youth – at what age should social media really be restricted?
The impact of social media on young people's well-being has become a widely discussed topic in
politics, public debates, and scientific research. Many argue that these platforms contribute to
psychological distress, particularly among adolescents.
I have witnessed firsthand how social media can take a hold of young people. It is a loop of endless
consumption. Hours can easily be spent scrolling through content that bombards young minds with
images of "perfect" bodies, harmful hate comments, unsettling news, and exaggerated
representations of reality. This is bad because it plants seeds of anxiety, as they confuse all these
artificial images and videos with real life.
If you were to ask me - young people should not have access to artificial intelligence (A.I) tools
from an early age – it interferes with their brain's ability to regulate emotions, form deep social
connections and focus attention. And they do not fully understand the potential dangers of sharing
personal information with A.I platforms, as it can be collected, analyzed, and then used to influence
behaviors in subtle ways. Though I would say that the age of young people, when they first begin
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