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Infinite Scrolling Kids and Their Ever-Scrolling Brains
What can be done for a teen with an ever-scrolling finger in an online world designed to keep them there?
September 4, 2024
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What can be done for a teen with an ever-scrolling finger in an online world designed to keep them there?
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