Colman Noctor: Love is not enough when raising teenagers 

The Netflix series Adolescence reminds us that love must be accompanied by presence, awareness, and action.

Colman Noctor: "There is a common misconception about the type of teenager who is susceptible to the ideologies of the online incel movement. Some people might assume these communities are occupied by the jocks in the locker room, whose banter can often contain misogynistic themes." Picture: iStock.

Much has been written about the new Netflix series Adolescence, a bold, brutal, and unflinching portrayal of one boy’s tragic descent into darkness. It has stunned critics and haunted viewers, but it has also started valuable conversations about what it means to raise a teenager in the digital age.

From its groundbreaking technical execution to its harrowing subject matter, the series introduces viewers to the volatile intersection between mental health, online culture, and the teenage years.