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It's clear we need to take urgent action: Kids are not alright. Get them off social media—now. No social media for kids under 16. It's extremely unhealthy.

I've worked with ages 5-25 for the past 20 years, and the overwhelming feedback from this generation is the damage social media has done to them. Many parents remain unaware.

The negative traits of Gen Z are a direct result of unrestricted social media access:

1. Easily Distracted - Heavy smartphone use leads to constant distractions.

2. Impatience - They expect instant gratification.

3. Anxiety and Stress - Higher levels compared to previous generations.

4. Low Attention Span - Digital stimulation shortens attention spans.

5. Over-Reliance on Technology - Dependence hinders interpersonal skills.

6. Lack of Face-to-Face Communication Skills - Less adept at in-person communication.

7. Entitlement - Perceived as entitled, expecting more without effort.

8. Social Media Pressure - The pressure to maintain a perfect online image.

9. Risk Aversion - More risk-averse, missing opportunities.

10. Fragility - Struggle with resilience and coping with setbacks.

To learn more, read or listen to "The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt.

For those struggling to understand, imagine growing up with unrestricted access to inappropriate content at a young age. Is this beneficial? Think about who profits or benefits from giving children this access.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/06/technology/tiktok-fake-teachers-pennsylvania.html

Students Target Teachers in Group TikTok Attack, Shaking Their School Seventh and eighth graders in Malvern, Pa., impersonating their teachers posted disparaging, lewd, racist and homophobic videos in the first known mass attack of its kind in the U.S.

Los Angeles is on the right track. Social media is terrible distraction for students.

Los Angeles School Board Moves Forward with Possible Student Cell Phone, Social Media Ban Calling it an effort to support student mental health and learning, the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education directed its staff Tuesday to develop policies prohibiting students' use of cell phones and social media through the entire school day.

In a world where programs handle our calculations, are we losing a vital part of ourselves? Our education system lags behind the rapid changes demanded by today’s youth. Could this make teachers obsolete? Will the privilege of learning critical thinking from human instructors become a rare luxury? So many questions, so much at stake. What’s your take on this?

It’s not always about GPA & TEST SCORES…

As college becomes more selective, admission officers are looking for well-rounded students Colleges are now looking at the "whole student" when making admissions decisions.

At the beginning of the school year, Christopher Palacios was a guest on Inside South Florida. The topics the host, Jason Carter, and he spoke about are even more important today. is in an Crisis. Students & Teachers are finding it difficult to be successful. Connect with us if you would like to talk about & success. Now more than ever, teachers and students really need your support and conversations need to take place. if you think your child is not getting the support they need, your suspicion is probably correct. Christopher is on the ground in various ways on a daily basis. We need all hands on deck to ameliorate this dire situation.

Student Success with Educate South Florida School is back in session. CEO of Educate South Florida, Christopher Palacios, stopped by ISF to share tips of how to set students up for success. Tune in! ...

https://www.today.com/parents/teens/borg-college-parents-know-rcna69905?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR2Me5zMS4RAbcI1oN8mjBXLlZ49VyK8K6nywv2Q2Tk3GDCao8bk0LW7wDs make sure you’re aware of this trend growing on campuses and at parties. Having a healthy dialogue with your child about alcohol and drugs is very important to your child’s mental health and well being.

What is a 'borg' and why should college parents know about it? It's become the drink of choice on college campuses.

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Student Writing Contest Cash prizes! Deadline: March 23, 2021

In remembrance of the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.

This tragedy could have been prevented. All of the victims deserved to live their lives in peace and safety. Their memories should serve as a source of strength and inspiration to continue to fight for the rights and safety of all children. We must never forget to mourn their lost potential and celebrate their unique lives. May their memory live on.

Can this be a Florida thing?

Let kids sleep: California becomes first state to mandate later school starts Experts say the initiative should go national, because teens can't learn when they're sleep-deprived.