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Exploring the challenges and rewards of teenagers living without social media, this article highlights the experiences of families like the Bulkeleys and Gabriela Durham who choose to limit or ban social media for their children. Teenagers are increasingly aware of the negative impact of excessive social media use on mental health and grades, leading some to initiate 'cleanses' to disconnect. The changing dynamics of adolescence in the digital age are illustrated through the narrative of two families striving to balance the benefits and pitfalls of avoiding social media in a society where online presence is pervasive.
Source: YAHOO