[dchung333]

These issues aren't really factors in most children's lives. Many of these issues are fairly recent though mental health has seen a steep decline with the introduction of social media. But there are also things that could coincide with this such as the increase of funding and awareness of mental health. Though, that's a hard argument to make for the deep rates of change that have been occurring which often, directly coincide with changes to algorithms and social platforms.

[jeroenhd]

These issues are definitely plaguing parents, and that directly affects children.

Besides, the upper age groups are definitely aware of the news and the various crises adults are dealing with.

[dchung333]

Again, no. These issues have been on going for decades now. It doesn't have anything to do with the recent pandemic.

Platforms like Instagram are also 13 years old. Many others have come and gone.