Social media: a wonderful beacon of connectivity, self-expression and escapism, or a key actor in the slow downfall of modern civilisation? This enduring argument is hotly debated by Lower VI student Liberty Samuel in her latest Young Reporter article.

Published in This is Local London, Liberty carefully weighs up the benefits and disadvantages of social media, particularly acknowledging how it can be a great platform for learning new skills, connecting with people across the globe, and accessing education. However, she also outlines key pitfalls in sites such as Instagram and TikTok, such as detrimental effects on young peoples’ self esteem.

You can read Liberty’s article here. Congratulations to her on delivering another fabulous piece!