Teen girls “collect ‘likes’ instead of making friends,” and it’s making them lonelier than ever. The Pew Research Center found that 36% of girls say they feel “extremely anxious every day,” and the Wall Street Journal’s interview of over 100 12-19-year-old girls may help explain why. They found that most teen girls say their mom is their best friend, and that they’re less likely than previous generations to work, date, or have a driver’s license. Instead, they’re spending time on their phones—inside and alone. (WSJ)
