Originally published in TEACH Magazine, April 2026 Issue
By Glenna Silk
In today’s society, the need to keep ourselves constantly entertained—whether by scrolling through social media feeds, streaming a never-ending supply of TV shows, or drowning out the world through music and podcasts—has become a topic of frequent discussion, particularly the effect this is having on children.
As adults, many of us can remember a time before Netflix and TikTok, before Google, AirPods, and the rise of AI. Our students, however, do not.
Glenna Silk is a middle school English teacher who enjoys helping students discover a love of reading. She lives in New England with her many pets and when she is not reading, she’s outside experiencing the four seasons.
