Chapter 7: The Digital Layer of Youth Life

Even in war, digital life continues—when possible.

Social media becomes:

• A news source
• A rumor mill
• A coping mechanism

Young people in Park Parvaz often sit together, scrolling through updates, verifying information, and sharing what they know.

But connectivity is not always reliable.

Blackouts and restrictions disrupt communication.

Which makes physical spaces like the park even more important.