Screens Between Us | Meera Kadokana | TEDxKids@ElCajon

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Have you ever sat at a dinner table surrounded by family, only to find everyone silently staring at their phones? Student speaker Meera Kadokana addresses the growing divide caused by smartphone overuse and how it reshapes our face-to-face connections. Sharing her perspective as a 12-year-old navigating a screen-obsessed world, Meera pairs personal observations with psychological research showing how excessive device time drives stress and anxiety. She offers practical steps to disconnect from screens and challenges us to put down our devices to rebuild real human bridges, one moment at a time. Meera presented this talk at a local youth event, demonstrating how Cajon Valley Union School District students are using their voices to encourage digital wellness, mindfulness, and stronger community bonds. This student developed their talk as part of the TED-Ed Student Talk Program in Cajon Valley Union School District. The purpose of TEDxKidsElCajon is to help develop and amplify student

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