This Is Why Gen Alpha Is Struggling
Handing an iPad to a dysregulated child isn’t co-regulation—it’s digital medication. 🧠👇
When parents use screens to soothe a child's discomfort (boredom, sadness, frustration, or fatigue), they condition a zero-tolerance threshold for distress. According to John Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, secure attachment forms when a calm, authoritative parent co-regulates a child's emotions through human connection.
When you replace co-regulation with Cocomelon or Roblox, children learn that their internal state can only be altered by a digital stimulus. Is it any surprise Gen Alpha is facing unprecedented rates of pediatric anxiety and behavioral disorders?
💬 How do you handle tantrums without turning to screens? Let's talk about it in the comments below—I read and reply to every single one.
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.
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.