Alone Time vs Isolation

If you are a parent, you have probably seen it. Your teen in

their room. Door closed, headphones on. And you are wondering,

is this healthy or is something wrong? Science says: It depends.

Let us start with alone time. Healthy alone time is intentional. It is when

a teen chooses to be alone to recharge, think, or calm down.

Just like adults, teens need space to process emotions, reflect, and reset.

This kind of alone time actually helps the brain regulate emotions. Now let us

talk about isolation. This is where the concern comes in. Isolation is a