Someone Asked Why "A Lot Of Older Teens Are Dead Inside," And The Responses Are Bleak

""In my opinion, it's because the natural, human interaction that used to be part of daily life is no longer there. For example, growing up, my neighborhood was FULL of kids who all played outside. Riding their bikes, running around, inevitably meeting other kids, and navigating those interactions. There was no internet, no phones - just human interaction. A lot is learned through that.""

""a lot of older teens are dead inside?" "They have no ambition and no personality," the teacher wrote. "They are like non-player characters in a game, they just exist? It's scary, I have a few kids with zero personality, they are like zombies. They don't laugh or smile, they have friends but don't talk. They plod along in no rush or sense of urgency to finish anything.""

Older teens exhibit significant apathy, lacking ambition and distinct personalities, sometimes described as resembling non-player characters or zombies. Many show limited emotional expression, seldom laughing or engaging even with friends, and complete tasks without urgency. Declining spontaneous, in-person neighborhood play and pervasive screen use reduce opportunities to learn social navigation and relationship skills. Dominant social media narratives and highly structured, controlled activities further erode authentic human connection. Heightened awareness of global problems and perceived lack of future prospects also contribute to sustained disengagement and a pervasive sense of hopelessness among some teens.

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