Adolescence are we razing a lost generation?
he Netflix series Adolescence is a confronting yet necessary conversation starter about some of the most pressing issues of our time. It highlights the dark side of internet culture, toxic masculinity, and the breakdown of family and community structures. Watching it, I couldn’t help but reflect on my own experiences with online interactions, the dangers of parasocial relationships, and how unwise choices on the internet can have lasting consequences. The Dark Side of Internet Culture We often discuss the benefits of the internet, but Adolescence forces us to confront its dangers. The series exposes how young men, influenced by figures like Andrew Tate and the ‘red pill’ movement, can develop deeply problematic attitudes toward women. One of the central characters doesn’t even realize he has done anything wrong—he genuinely believes his behavior is acceptable. Meanwhile, his father is largely absent, failing to guide his son through the complexities of growing up in a hyper-connected w...