Kate's successful early avoidance of social media in high school led to positive outcomes like good grades and family time, but challenges arose later with missed meetings and communication issues.
Gabriela's decision to stay off social media made her a successful student but also led to feelings of being an 'outsider,' now seen as a positive distinction; many parents now enforce restrictions due to the documented negative effects on mental health and academics.
The narrative explores the contrasting experiences of two families balancing the rewards and challenges of restricting social media in high school, highlighting the broader societal impact and the shifts in children's relationship with technology during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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