Donna Porter

From the pixelated birth of Pong in the 1970s to today’s hyper-realistic open worlds, video games have captured the minds of generations. While technologically impressive, this shift has come at a cost. Many young boys now spend hours isolated in front of screens, absorbing dopamine loops that can fuel aggression, shorten attention spans, and replace real-world ambition with virtual achievements. So, may I dare ask, what happened to the heroes who taught us how to live in the real world?

Johnny’s journey from an arrogant, resentful boy to a selfless, mature young man provides a brilliant study in emotional growth and resilience. He truly follows the hero's journey, and his coming-of-age tale should tap into the deepest part of all of us.

After that and for generations, penmanship held a sacred place in schools because a fluid, elegant hand was considered both a mark of literacy and an indispensable professional asset. In our modern digital age, however, keyboards have pushed this foundational discipline out of the classroom. In its wake, and current research is catastrophic, a significant gap has widened in adolescent development.