A Former Teacher Went Viral For Sharing How Society Is Splitting Between iPad Kids And Non-iPad Kids

“The divide became really clear through emotional highs and lows,” he continued, explaining how screen dependency manifested in the classroom. “Students who had unlimited access to screens really struggled with rules and boundaries, particularly when it came to being told no.”

“There was a noticeable sense of entitlement, especially regarding their devices, but also just simply a lack of respect for authority figures,” he said. “They struggled with focus, got bored quickly, and had a hard time engaging with each other. Often times just trying to bother other students to get a rise out of them.”

He also noticed students watching bizarre YouTube videos during lessons and making jokes that hinted at inappropriate use of social media. “Sleep deprivation was common too; I’d hear from students who would be up until 3 or 4 a.m. on their devices,” he noted, adding that this wasn’t just affecting a small group of students but many of them. “Generally, it was the same students who struggled with reading and school in general.”