Marauder on the Move: 3/9/21
By Alli Breare, Ciara Bolotte, Maille Crowley, & Kassidy Hickey
March 9, 2021
Is social media having a negative impact on this generation?
"Yes, because people now unnecessarily compare themselves to others.”
-Megan Laughter, Grade 12
“Yes, it's making people less confident in themselves.”
-Colleen Mercer, Grade 12
“Social media can cause people to pull away from family and friends and focus all of their attention on their phones.”
-Connie Doyle, Grade 10
“Yes, kids don't interact with people on an in-person level as much. I also think that people are so concerned with what's going on/what people are presenting to the world and not what is actually happening. People get the wrong idea about other people's lives being perfect.”
-Ms. Leone, DHS Staff
“Yes, it creates much more drama and makes it harder to leave things at school. When I was in high school, there was no social media and it was easier to leave our problems at school.”
-Ms. Hunt, DHS Staff
“Yes, it adds more issues to friendships and it influences people to believe in false realities.”
-Quinn Power, Grade 9
“I don’t think so, because it helps us stay in touch with our friends and family.”
-Jo Gurtsen, Grade 10
“Yes, companies intentionally develop software to keep kids engaged. They are taking advantage of the adolescent mind which is not fully developed yet.”
-Mr. Rouse, DHS Staff
Meet the Writers!
Alli Breare
