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Teens Miss When We Let Them Grow Up In Cyberspace By Brent Staples

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In the essay “What adolescents Miss When We Let Them Grow Up in Cyberspace” by Brent Staples, the key point in the essay was that teenagers lose the joy of growing up without internet. Teens are missing the little things in life that make the biggest impact. Lets not forget about the good things that internet can do for us like: pay bills, meet new people, or even sharing pictures on social media which you can do from the comfort of your own home. These kinds of interactions can become highly addictive, but it keeps everyone connected. Brent Staples brings in real life experiences into his article that cannot be compared with from by the internet. LIke meeting someone's parents, yes it can be scary, but everyone has done it before. Also, phone

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