Wednesday, December 31, 2025

• Boys and Girls: Ambition and Commitment

Who is more committed and ambitious: young men or young women?

At first glance, this question seems simple, but in reality, it is complex. It cannot be answered by a general comparison between two groups. Commitment and ambition are not linked to gender. They are shaped by upbringing, personal experience, available opportunities, and the social pressures surrounding each individual.

Monday, December 29, 2025

• When You Take Away Your Teenager’s Phone… What Happens?

Taking a Phone from a Teen: Punishment or Psychological Crisis?

Smartphones have become an essential part of teenagers’ lives. For many of them, being separated from their phones causes strong stress and emotional reactions. This often appears as anger, anxiety, irritability, poor concentration, sleep problems, and difficulties in social relationships. When a phone is taken away suddenly, it is not just the loss of a device. It is the loss of communication, connection, and a sense of belonging. That is why taking a phone away requires awareness and calm thinking, not anger or impulsive punishment.

Monday, December 22, 2025

• Teen Friendship in the AI Age

Friendship Behind Screens

Friendship among teenagers today is no longer the same as it was in the past. Before, friendship was built through face-to-face meetings, playing together, and long conversations in person. Today, artificial intelligence has become a constant presence in teenagers’ daily lives, influencing how they communicate and build relationships, both directly and indirectly.

Monday, December 8, 2025

• Generation Z: What is the Biggest Challenge Facing Gen Z?

The Hidden Challenge Shaping Generation Z Today

Generation Z is known as those born roughly between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s. This is the generation that grew up at the heart of the digital revolution, raised from childhood on screens, and learned to process information at an unprecedented speed.