Why I Couldn’t Binge-Watch Netflix’s Adolescence
Parenting is often described as a balancing act—equal parts love, discipline, guidance, and sheer guesswork. But what happens when the scales tip and your child faces challenges you never anticipated? That’s the question Netflix’s Adolescence challenged me with. This gripping limited series didn’t just entertain me; it had me considering a list of my own fears, hopes, and responsibilities as a dad. Even for a brief moment, it forced me to take a different perspective on how I raise my boys, how I write about parenting, and even how I see myself. Rarely does a TV show leave such an emotional imprint, but Adolescence did just that—and then some.