If you think about it there are many parallels that can be drawn between social media and drugs/alcohol.
Society has laws and restrictions on drugs/alcohol yet has done very little to limit social media.
I feel for the generations that came after Gen X, they are hooked on social media, and have stunted social skills as a result. You hear more stories about mental health issues with these younger generations as well. I see the proof of it right here on SS being a member for 15yrs.
@CornbreadFed most people are weak. Society is a collection of sheep. Most are followers. Very few leaders, innovators, and people that have their own independent thoughts. Very few can self regulate. This is why this stuff is a problem and you can't just ignore what is going on and blame it on weak minds. If the weak minded are left up to their own demise, society will become a collection of degenerates and turn into chaos. That's exactly what we are seeing these days.
There will always be some greedy, selfish entity or individual lacking morals trying to take advantage of the weak so they can profit. Sex trafficking, drug dealing, social media, alcohol, tobacco, etc. Some more severe than others, but the game is the same.