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We aren't grounded enough in reality anymore. For younger people, this is related to the twin evils of social media and video games, both of which are more captivating than ever. The disengagement from reality can also be seen in being shut inside during the pandemic, decline in teen employment and potentially even grade inflation. Teens are insulated from negative consequences and it's debatable that this is making them more miserable.

While we can't change society, we can make personal choices or choices within our families. I would say that it's beneficial to recognize parts of the modern world that are illusory and attempt to scale them back or avoid them.