TikTok Is Changing How Young People Think — And Not for the Better.
TikTok is one of the most powerful influences on young people today. What started as a place for fun and creativity has turned into something much more serious — a platform that is quietly shaping how people think, act, and even see themselves. The biggest concern isn’t the dancing or the jokes. It’s the way TikTok rewards a certain way of thinking and punishes anything outside of it. It pushes the same values over and over: seek attention, share everything, follow trends, and stay in line with what’s popular. It doesn’t encourage self-respect, discipline, or original thought the things that actually build character. Many people, especially girls, start to believe they need to look or act a certain way just to feel seen. They base their self-worth on how many views or likes they get. And over time, they stop thinking for themselves. They repeat opinions they’ve seen online. They copy others to feel accepted. They post vulnerable content for strangers, thinking it’s a form of confidence...