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Helpful Words and Phrases

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  1. anxiety
    • ex. His anxiety makes it hard for him to speak in front of large groups.
  2. depression
    • ex. He felt very sad and showed signs of depression when he lost his job.
  3. isolation
    • ex. During the pandemic, some countries went on lockdown, and many people experienced isolation.
  4. content
    • ex. The website has a lot of content about animals and their homes.
  5. exposed to (something)
    • ex. Children should not be exposed to too much television.

Article

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Prince Harry recently spoke about the problems young people face today, such as anxiety, depression, and isolation, at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City. He called these problems an “epidemic.” He believes the problems are caused by negative experiences online. He explained that young people spend too much time on endless content on social media, which can harm them.

The prince also said that social media companies should make their platforms safer for kids. Many children are exposed to content online that is not suitable for their age. Although some companies, like Instagram, have made changes to protect young users, many believe more needs to be done.

In addition, Prince Harry talked about his work with The Archewell Foundation, which he started with his wife, Meghan Markle. Their foundation helps parents whose children have faced harm online. He also spoke about a future event in Bogotá, Colombia. He hopes the event will help create a global agreement to keep children safe online.

Discussion

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Online Safety for Young People

  • According to Prince Harry, it’s harmful for young people to spend too much time on social media. Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Discuss.
  • How can social media be safer for young people? Discuss.
  • Why is it important for famous people, like Prince Harry, to talk about online safety for young people? Discuss.

Youth and Mental Health

  • How did you take care of your mental health when you were younger? Discuss.
  • What do you think causes mental health problems in young people today? Discuss.
  • The Archewell Foundation helps parents whose children have faced harm online. Do you think foundations like the Archewell can help the youth? Why do you think so? Discuss.