Future self esteem

The power of the internet, makes the world such a small place.  So small that a little voice like mine can be heard all over the world just through this simple post.  Was this possible years ago? No.  Social networking helps keep all of us in touch with one another.  I can be enjoying the outside world while while being distracted looking at the latest posts on instagram in the virtual world.  The real world offers so much wonder to see and experience to live for. Yet it seems as if we are glued to our devices and replace the importance of the real world to our image and perception through the virtual internet world. Experiencing life and joy almost amounts to nothing if it does not get come with a lot of likes or comments. Future generations self esteems will be determined through comments and likes.  Do we want this to be the future?