Attention Quote by Judy Woodruff
“Young people realize that something is amiss. There's a generation that fell in love with their phones, and it's very hard for them to see that there's a problem. But young people are desperate for the attention of their parents, who are really not paying attention to them.”
About This Quote
Source Panel Discussion: Media & Youth, 2022
Young people feel ignored; phones dominate attention, causing generational disconnect.
In simple terms: Kids crave attention but feel unseen.
Bridge generational gaps with active listening.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Parent‑child talks
- school programs
- media literacy
- family meals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can families set healthy phone boundaries?
- What strategies foster genuine parent‑child engagement?
Parents may unintentionally neglect children.