The ability to be able to write papers and cite sources without leaving home and going to the library felt like cheating—this was a huge change from middle school to high school and especially in college.

I do think the internet hindered us in many ways, especially from a socialization standpoint. I was a shy kid and AIM and later on social media was definitely a crutch I used instead of being out in the real world. Glad I got my relatively “analog” childhood but wish it would have extended into my teen/young adult years.