Have you seen my childhood?

 After watching the series Adolescence, one thought stayed with me: parenting — and even educating — has changed so much over the years.

Growing up earlier felt simpler.
Today, children and teenagers are exposed to so much more, at a much younger age.
Information about sensitive topics like sex, drugs, and violence is just a click away.
Social media platforms and mobile phones have reshaped the way childhood looks.

It’s no longer easy for kids to just be kids and bloom naturally with time.
Instead, it feels like they are running a race they never signed up for.

As a parent and an educator, I believe that connection is the key.
It is important to connect with children every day —
to give them our time,
to listen without judgment,
to empathize with their struggles,
and to stay aware of the challenges they silently battle.

Teenagers today face far more than we can often imagine or fathom.
The best thing we can offer them is not just advice, but our mindful presence.

Let's raise children who bloom at their own pace —
not ones who burn out before they even begin.

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