A Microsoft researcher is challenging the stereotype that teens are addicted to social media by declaring instead: “They’re addicted to each other.” Older generations were able to socialize face-to-face more freely, whereas parents today have “shortened the leash on their kids,” causing them to resort to online communication for their social connections.

A Microsoft researcher is challenging the stereotype that teens are addicted to social media by declaring instead: “They’re addicted to each other.” Older generations were able to socialize face-to-face more freely, whereas parents today have “shortened the leash on their kids,” causing them to resort to online communication for their social connections. (Wired)