How Social Media Is Reshaping British Childhood

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How Social Media Is Reshaping British Childhood

Loss of Sleep

Loss of Attention Span

Cyberbullying

Lack of Physical Activity

Warped Expectations of Life

Addiction to Technology

Poor Performance in School

Eyesight Damage

Deterioration of Family Relationships

Safety Risk

Mood Swings and Irritability

Identity Crisis

Blurred Ethical Lines

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Data is flooding in, and the recent reports are alarming, painting a grim picture of modern British children’s lifestyles - with concern growing for the youth generation among parents and teachers alike. A newly published study, The Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report, conducted by the media regulator Ofcom, reveals that young Brits are now spending a mind-blowing amount of time, approximately at least two hours every day, scrolling through social media, hitting likes and sharing content- but the pervasive presence of this technology is transforming our childhood as we know it, impacting our children in myriad ways.
 

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