Digital natives prefer texting  talking on the phone. They  to socialize on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Some young people  too much time in front of a computer screen. Some teenagers spend up to 20 hours a day, seven days a week. This can interfere with their emotional, physical, and intellectual .

Social networks can  great ways for teens to connect with . But, social media  be problematic for several reasons. Unhealthy messages often  on social media and teens frequently compare themselves to one another.

Most teens experiment with drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes. Common reasons behind teen drug use include curiosity, , stress, emotional  and a desire to escape. Teenagers who drink or use drugs  problems with the law, at school, with their parents, and peers. It is important to educate young people about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, and how drugs affect their .