Gabriela Nguyen, a 23-year-old Harvard student, founded APPstinent to help others escape the grips of social media and technology. With her unique perspective, she recognizes that continual phone use has inhibited the development of essential interpersonal skills among her peers. Nguyen argues that while the digital landscape has shaped their childhoods, it is now their duty to reclaim their lives. Through personalized coaching plans, she empowers Gen Z to break free from social media's psychological traps, emphasizing the importance of taking responsibility for a healthier digital future.
Nguyen argues that Gen Z's reliance on technology has stunted their social skills, leading to a cycle of digital dependence that must be broken with conscious effort.
She emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility, stating, 'It is not our fault our childhoods were like this, but it is our responsibility for our own lives and the next generation to use our knowledge for course correction.'
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