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Fear Quote by Danah Boyd

“The importance of friends in social and moral development is well documented.17 But the fears that surround teens’ use of social media overlook this fundamental desire for social connection.” quote by Danah Boyd — Download Open image

““The importance of friends in social and moral development is well documented.17 But the fears that surround teens’ use of social media overlook this fundamental desire for social connection.””

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