Generation of sad and lonely children: Social media ‘triggering plague of low self-esteem’

Children are plagued by loneliness and low self-esteem due to the pressures of modern life, ChildLine has warned.

The charity, which is marking its 30th anniversary, said new issues such as cyber-bullying and social media are affecting children’s confidence and self-worth.

It warned of a nation of ‘deeply unhappy’ youngsters dealing with fears and worries that did not exist three decades ago.  Full article

 

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