Silence Really Is Golden

Silence Really Is Golden
The endless distractions of screens can be addictive for anyone, but are especially problematic for the developing brains of young people. Hugh Han/Shutterstock
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Years ago, before a smartphone was clutched in every human hand, I posed a question to our 300-plus high school students. After years of working in a high school as a teacher and counselor, I noticed some changes in our culture that were causing me pause. I figured it would be helpful to hear directly from the students.

“Take out a piece of paper and a pen,” I said.

Dawn Poulterer-Woods
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