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Psychologist Warns: Social Media Threatens Childhood Development

2/26/2026

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Jonathan Haidt, a psychologist, addresses ongoing legal cases about social media addiction and its risks to child development.
He argues that social media platforms may be designed to be addictive, posing potential harm to minors.
Haidt urges parents and children to "reclaim childhood in the real world," aiming to reduce online exposure and its risks.

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Story summary

Jonathan Haidt, a psychologist, addresses ongoing legal cases about social media addiction and its risks to child development.
He argues that social media platforms may be designed to be addictive, posing potential harm to minors.
Haidt urges parents and children to "reclaim childhood in the real world," aiming to reduce online exposure and its risks.