Adolescence TV Show: beyond shock, how to open a dialogue with your teenager?
The series Adolescence portrays the challenges between parents and teens through a powerful story — a great opportunity to better understand your teen and spark meaningful conversations.
Adolescence: A Time of Shared Upheaval
Adolescence is a time of great change and questioning, both for young people and their parents. Although it recounts a tragic event, the British series Adolescence, broadcast on Netflix, also highlights the clash of values between some families and their teens and also addresses the communication gaps that can exist between generations.
Outside Influences and Family Disconnects
These days, parents can be bewildered by the extent to which outside sources influence their children: who are these people our young people listen to and value? Who inspires them, to the point of shaping their thoughts, even if it goes against the values shared within the family? Social media play an undeniable role in making these sources of influence accessible, and parents aren't always aware of the content their young people are consuming. The series shows just how isolated some teens can feel online, even though their social and family environments are present.
Staying Connected: A Key to Supporting Your Teen
In this La Presse feature, our Director of Innovation and Development, Myriam Day Asselin, reminds us that it's normal for teens to seek independence and distance themselves from their parents. However, maintaining a bond with your teenager is essential to help him develop and refine his judgment. The Adolescence series can be an excellent way of opening up a dialogue with your teenager.
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