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Is Gen Alpha Engineered for Distraction?

Michael
MichaelFounder & Host, Sober Psychology
August 6, 2026 0:48 READ/WATCH
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Shame is a lazy emotion—it makes you hide. Accountability makes you stand up. 🧠👇

We aren't here to wallow in parenting guilt or hand out cheap shame. Instead, we’re doing a cold, hard psychological and spiritual autopsy on what happens when convenience replaces presence in modern parenting.

From screen addiction and collapsing attention spans in Gen Alpha to why teachers are quitting in droves—here is what’s really going on, and what a real psychological intervention looks like. Grab your coffee, drop your defensiveness, and let’s get sober about reality.

💬 What changes have you noticed in Gen Alpha’s focus and behavior? Let’s talk about it in the comments below!

This video is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

Michael

About Michael

I'm Michael, a mental health creator, recovered alcoholic, future therapist, and the host of Sober Psychology. After realizing how much of the traditional mental health conversation misses the mark, I decided to build a space dedicated to raw, unfiltered self-examination and personal healing. My approach combines psychological principles with brutal honesty and hard truths, cutting through the noise to help people navigate their own growth. No toxic positivity, no hidden shame—just real conversations about what it actually takes to heal.