The Erosion of Childhood Social Media, Substance Use, and the Crisis in Psycho-Social Development

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the traditional framework for children's psycho-social development is being eroded. The slow, deliberate exposure to stimuli that once characterized childhood has been replaced by a world where social media reigns supreme, parental guidance is often lacking, and tolerance for potentially harmful behaviors such as marijuana use is on the rise. Gone are the days when children could navigate the complexities of social interaction at their own pace, guided by parental wisdom and faith-based values. Instead, they find themselves thrust into an environment where reality TV and pop culture glorify superficiality over substance, leaving them ill-equipped to engage meaningfully with others. The consequences of this societal shift are dire. We are witnessing a disturbing uptick in senseless killings, suicides, and mental health crises among our youngest citizens. The correlation between these tragedies and the increasing prevalence of drug use, particularly marijuana, cannot be ignored. As the age at which children are exposed to these substances continues to plummet, so too does their likelihood of experiencing long-term effects on brain development, personality, and mental well-being.... (available in The NeoLiberal Post at https://renaldocmckenzie.com/the-neoliberal-post, and The NeoLiberal Journals at https://theneoliberal.com, published April 4th, 2024 in Philadelphia PA by The NeoLiberal Corporation, a think tank, digital news media, education and Research, IT and Web Design company aimed at serving the world today to solve tomorrow's challenges by making popular what was the monopoly. Support our programming, feeds, research and efforts here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=USSJLFU2HRVAQ or by visiting our podcast main support page https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal/support. The article is also presented in audio podcast on any stream. Find your stream by visiting our main platform at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Subscribe for free on any stream. Find yours here: https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal.

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