The events may or may not stand out but children today have less autonomy and are given responsibility for themselves later in life. I see this as developing a feel of helplessness. Compounded with current media landscape of distortion and distress is different.
Finally I see that society would rather scapegoat the smartphone than point out the issue having TVs the public spaces makes consumption of this stress are background noise.
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There have been plenty of eras with less social stability. I don’t see how this era stands out especially.
The events may or may not stand out but children today have less autonomy and are given responsibility for themselves later in life. I see this as developing a feel of helplessness. Compounded with current media landscape of distortion and distress is different.
Finally I see that society would rather scapegoat the smartphone than point out the issue having TVs the public spaces makes consumption of this stress are background noise.