The article highlights the stark contrast between media portrayals of adolescents, such as in Euphoria, and the reality observed in Dublin's first-year students. While TV shows depict teens as worldly and adventurous, real-life observations of young teens navigating school life reveal their ongoing immaturity, with child-like features still evident. This reminder of their youth prompts reflection on how disconnected societal perceptions can be from the truth of adolescent development.
In shows like Euphoria, adolescence seems worldly and mature, but observing first-year students in Dublin reveals they are still children, not fully developed.
Every September, new first years arrive at schools, reminding us how adolescent innocence persists, with children still noticeable despite societal perceptions.
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