Motivating teenagers has never been simply about rewards, consequences, or pushing them harder. Young people are navigating one of the most complex developmental stages of their lives, physically, emotionally, socially, and neurologically. The teenage years are a time of expansion, identity-building, and questioning the world around them. Teachers and mentors are encouraged to consider their own view and personal bias when we talk about adolescents.

Across the world, universities are entering one of the most significant transformations since their inception. For generations, they were the gatekeepers of knowledge, the institutions that conferred the coveted piece of paper signaling readiness and employability. But society is changing fast. Learners are changing. Technology is changing. And the fundamental question now echoes louder than ever: