Quote Originally Posted by Dave_L View Post
While I do agree on that, i also think a big change is kids and social media. Bullied kids used to get away from most of it when school got out. Now, with smart phones and social media, kids have to place to get away from the HS crap. Loners are constantly reminded how alone they are when browsing social media, easy to bully online that would never happen in person (e thugs), etc. Social media is very dangerous and kids shouldnt be on there, IMO.
Yet instead of blocking such items, they as others do check them on a daily? basis. Did my social standing improve or take a bigger dive? How many likes did i get this hour, etc.

IMO part of that lies on the parent[s] shoulders. Does their child actually need a cell phone while in school, at home? Should schools have each student keep their phone in a box on the teachers desk, each with their name on it.

Remember when the family unit use to talk at the table, or at home when cell phones were not there. Take a look around when you go to dinner, movies, shopping. Who knows how many people have their face and thumbs buried on their phone.