research: young people today are more anxious and depressed than ever
society: oh my god that’s terrible why
research: well they’re under more pressure at school, they’re worried about the political climate, they’re more diverse and more aware of social injustices than past generations, their job prospects are poor, trends like helicopter parenting and increasing surveillance of kids inhibit their ability to develop a sense of being in control of their lives, there’s an increasing cultural disconnect between generations, they’re increasingly criminalized for minor offenses or even just being out in public, they’re overscheduled and lacking in free time, they-
society: it’s because of selfies isn’t it