Title:
Unplugged: Why Some Teens Are Cutting Back on Social Media
Level:
Grades 6-12
Summary:
Even as social media has become a central part of daily life, some teens and young adults are choosing to limit their use of these platforms. Concerns about mental health and well-being are among the reasons for these actions. Through teen voices, expert insights, and current research, this book explores what is changing and why, as well as how teens are learning to use technology more intentionally and on their own terms.
“A useful and supportive guide to a fraught topic written in accessible prose.”
– Kirkus Reviews, August 1, 2026
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