The cost of scrolling

The cost of scrolling

From the moment I was handed a phone, I was hooked. If I wanted to know what my peers were up to, it was now just a click away. I spent my days scrolling, constantly seeking whatever bits of unnecessary information I could find about others. This rush lasted for all of seventh grade—until, thankfully, a screen-time limit was finally enforced on my devices. Take a moment to reflect on the last time you found yourself endlessly scrolling through s…