The Disengaged Teen

In "The Future of Learning," award-winning journalist Jenny Anderson and education expert Rebecca Winthrop provide a practical toolkit for parents navigating the challenges of raising teenagers who are both disengaged and stressed. Grounded in extensive research, the authors explore four learning modes—Resister, Passenger, Achiever, and Explorer—that characterize how adolescents engage with education. By identifying these modes, parents can adopt effective, evidence-based strategies to foster curiosity, emotional regulation, and a lifelong love of learning in their children, ultimately addressing the mental health crisis faced by many teens today.