Beyond the screen, the structural demands on teenagers have tightened.
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The teenage years are often described as a bridge, but for those crossing it today, it feels more like a tightrope. Young people are currently navigating a world where the margin for error is smaller than ever. Between the digital permanence of their mistakes and the intensifying competition for academic and social standing, today’s teens are defined by a specific kind of high-pressure resilience. The Pressure of the "Perfect" Digital Self Beyond the screen, the structural demands on teenagers