Parenting, Screen Addiction & “Learned Helplessness” in Kids

Welcome back to **The Teacher’s Lounge** — where teaching and comedy collide! We dive into: 👉 Why teachers think **screen addiction is rewiring kids’ brains** 👉 The rise of **“learned helplessness”** in classrooms 👉 The truth about **parents wanting schools to do the parenting** 👉 Why some kids can’t handle discomfort, struggle, or being told “no” 👉 Why middle school feels like **Lord of the Flies with Chromebooks** We also get surprisingly sentimental talking about: ❤️ The students teachers genuinely love and will miss 👨‍👩‍👧 How family structure and parenting shape confidence, discipline, and behavior 🎭 Why certain classes become unforgettable This episode is funny, uncomfortable, honest, and probably going to start arguments in the comments.