After 40 years in the classroom, one high school teacher has observed a troubling shift in the teacher-student dynamics. He noted that while kids are still kids, they have become more insecure and disengaged, with many classes filled with students who seem like zombies and who retreat into their phones instead of engaging in conversation or connection with one another.

Even when schools try to limit devices, kids find a way to bend the rules. “The second the class is over, they are instantly on their phone,” he said. The result? Fewer disruptions, but also less engagement from his students. A quiet classroom may look like success, but something essential is being lost.

Dr. Johan D’Souza warns the stakes are far higher than social skills. In addition to the distraction factor, this is about moral danger. “The average age of exposure to pornography is 11 years old… it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when.”

Even more alarming: “30% of teens watch pornography during the school day itself.”

This is not a passing phase. Addiction can follow a person for decades, affecting marriages, vocations, and spiritual life. “The devil is winning this battle,” Dr. D’Souza said plainly.

The message is clear: caregivers, both parents and educators, have a serious responsibility to face this issue head-on. While electronic devices are very useful tools when utilized correctly, convenience and quiet cannot come at the cost of a child’s soul.

As this conversation makes clear, real love requires vigilance, courage, and a willingness to set boundaries that protect what matters most.

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After 40 years in the classroom, one high school teacher has observed a troubling shift in the teacher-student dynamics. He noted that while kids are still kids, they have become more insecure and disengaged, with many classes filled with students who seem like zombies and who retreat into their phones instead of engaging in conversation or connection with one another.
Even when schools try to limit devices, kids find a way to bend the rules. &ldquo;The second the class is over, they are instantly on their phone,&rdquo; he said. The result? Fewer disruptions, but also less engagement from his students. A quiet classroom may look like success, but something essential is being lost.
Dr. Johan D&rsquo;Souza warns the stakes are far higher than social skills. In addition to the distraction factor, this is about moral danger. &ldquo;The average age of exposure to pornography is 11 years old&hellip; it&rsquo;s not a matter of if, it&rsquo;s a matter of when.&rdquo;
Even more alarming: &ldquo;30% of teens watch pornography during the school day itself.&rdquo;
This is not a passing phase. Addiction can follow a person for decades, affecting marriages, vocations, and spiritual life. &ldquo;The devil is winning this battle,&rdquo; Dr. D&rsquo;Souza said plainly.
The message is clear: caregivers, both parents and educators, have a serious responsibility to face this issue head-on. While electronic devices are very useful tools when utilized correctly, convenience and quiet cannot come at the cost of a child&rsquo;s soul.
As this conversation makes clear, real love requires vigilance, courage, and a willingness to set boundaries that protect what matters most.
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