Episode
Teens Hooked on Social Media
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 82
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Summary
Teens are spending serious time glued to their screens—with YouTube leading at 93% usage, but 16% admitting they’re on it “almost constantly.” TikTok follows closely at 17%, while Snapchat and Instagram still pull in significant chunks at 14% and 8%. Amid growing legal scrutiny over social media’s addictive design and mental health impact, this data paints a clear picture: these platforms are deeply woven into youth daily life, sparking urgent questions about digital influence on the next generation. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb5e245ba83677ce