Do you ever wish that some things were never invented? Well, in Jonathan Haidt and Will Johnson’s essay “Gen Z Has Regrets,” the authors discuss the controversy over whether social media was a good invention. Because of the addictive properties and harmful nature of social media, Haidt and Johnson claim that it was a mistake to create these platforms without any sort of regulations or restrictions, especially for children. Despite its widespread popularity, social media is not a beneficial creation as many users waste valuable time on social media, it is unsafe for children, and it has caused increased cyberbullying and harassment, particularly in younger age groups. To begin, most social media users spend hours daily, wasting precious time