Teens are navigating nuanced digital communication, with behaviors like dry texting and ambiguous signals creating emotional and social challenges. Experts highlight how such subtle cues can cause anxiety and hinder conflict resolution, especially since adolescents are still developing these skills. Despite concerns about social skills, teens also find that phones can facilitate safer or more thoughtful ways to handle disagreements. Listening to young people's experiences and understanding the impact of digital interactions are crucial steps in supporting healthy social development in the digital age.

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