Age Quote by Natalie Portman
“You see the amount of bullying and negativity that goes on [social media] that is really, really intense, and I feel lucky that I came of age before all of that came on.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New York Times, 2013
Social media amplifies bullying and negativity, making earlier generations feel fortunate to have missed its peak intensity.
In simple terms: Older generations missed intense online bullying.
Appreciate offline experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- education
- mental health
- online community
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect younger users?
- What lessons can we teach about resilience?
Older generations still face other forms of harassment.