Prince Harry observed that smartphones have fundamentally altered childhood experiences, stating, "In many cases, the smartphone is stealing young people's childhood," highlighting the generation's mental health crisis.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt noted that the rise of high-speed internet and smartphones post-2010 led to increased anxiety and depression among Gen Z, emphasizing a direct connection to their mental health.
Haidt expressed concern that while parents are overprotective in real life, they are neglecting the dangers of social media, stating that "we are under-protecting our children in the virtual world," suggesting a need for balance.
Both Harry and Haidt stress the necessity of addressing the adverse effects of technology on youth, with Haidt remarking, "The ‘anxious generation’ helps us understand the incredible destructive force of this transformation of childhood."
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