Andre: “A group chat helps me keep up with friends who moved away. But when messages keep arriving late at night, I feel I have to answer.”

Zoe: “I found tutorials and a welcoming art community online. I also notice that recommendations can keep showing me the same kinds of posts.”

Riley: “My family has a phone-free dinner rule. It gives us time to talk, but I wish adults would ask teens what rules feel fair instead of deciding for us.”

Casey: “People often say, ‘Just log off,’ but some school updates and team plans are online. Having another way to get important information would make choice more realistic.”