Psychology Today | 01.06.2026 22:37
One mother noticed her 15-year-old son, Ethan, watching videos about becoming an "alpha" male in dating. She heard advice about status, emotional detachment, and dominance. Another mother saw her 13-year-old daughter, Chloe, spending hours deleting and reposting photos on social media, trying to decide which version of herself looked "hot."
