The Teen-Disengagement Crisis
By middle school, many kids’ interest in learning falls off a cliff. The ripple effects could last for years.
Does your smart kid say they’re bored at school? Do they feel “meh” about learning? They might be stuck in “Passenger Mode,” as @howtobebrave.bsky.social and @drrebeccawinthrop.bsky.social put it. Here, they suggest one tactic for helping them get unstuck:
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