I feel like young people these days cocoon themselves a lot more. They used to enjoy hanging out at the mall or the beach. These days it seems like a big
percentage of them are at home so much of the time. Even when they do come out, there seems to be limited social interaction among them. They don't really dominate public spaces
like they once did.
I'm not sure when the change came. As recently as 2000, I think the culture was fairly outgoing. Within a few years, that had changed completely and youths became more reclusive. Then there was another major change from 2006 to 2011, when smartphones and social media became popular. I think that did a lot to move social interaction online.
The people who are the most out and about these days are families with young kids and immigrants. American youths have gone quiet.
percentage of them are at home so much of the time. Even when they do come out, there seems to be limited social interaction among them. They don't really dominate public spaces
like they once did.
I'm not sure when the change came. As recently as 2000, I think the culture was fairly outgoing. Within a few years, that had changed completely and youths became more reclusive. Then there was another major change from 2006 to 2011, when smartphones and social media became popular. I think that did a lot to move social interaction online.
The people who are the most out and about these days are families with young kids and immigrants. American youths have gone quiet.