You remind your teen to study. They nod — then a notification lights up the screen.“Just five minutes, Mom.”Thirty minutes later, the book is still closed.
Sound familiar?
Today’s teens are the most connected generation ever — but also the most distracted. Between social media, gaming, and constant alerts, focus has become the new superpower.And the biggest irony? The same devices built for learning often pull them away from it.
The goal isn’t to ban screens — it’s digital di
If you’ve ever told your teen to “focus on studies” and got an eye roll in return, you’re not alone.Most parents describe this stage as talking to a wall. But here’s a little truth bomb: teens don’t stop listening — they stop responding the way they used to. The same child who once asked, “What should I do, Mom?” now wants to decide for themselves.So when parents repeat, remind, or lecture, the brain interprets it as a threat to autonomy, not guidance. But the good news is he
