EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 26 MIN
#119. What adults don’t understand about teenagers with Sisipho Mbebeza
from Evolve & Elevate · host Zama Mthombeni
One of the most common things we hear is that teenagers today are different. Some adults say they're too sensitive, too distracted, too attached to their phones, or growing up too fast. But how often do we actually stop and listen to teenagers themselves?In this episode, we're turning the microphone over to a young person a 15 year old grade 10 teen girl who helps us understand the teenage experience from the inside. What is it really like navigating friendships, social media, school, expectations, identity, and the pressures of growing up in today's world?We'll talk about the things adults often misunderstand, the challenges teenagers face that may not always be visible, and how young people are making sense of life, relationships, and their own mental wellbeing in a rapidly changing world.
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One of the most common things we hear is that teenagers today are different. Some adults say they're too sensitive, too distracted, too attached to their phones, or growing up too fast. But how often do we actually stop and listen to teenagers themselves?In this episode, we're turning the microphone over to a young person a 15 year old grade 10 teen girl who helps us understand the teenage experience from the inside. What is it really like navigating friendships, social media, school, expectations, identity, and the pressures of growing up in today's world?We'll talk about the things adults often misunderstand, the challenges teenagers face that may not always be visible, and how young people are making sense of life, relationships, and their own mental wellbeing in a rapidly changing world.
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