Your teenager is at the dinner table. But they’re not really there. Their body is present. Their mind? Scrolling through Instagram. Watching TikTok. Responding to Snapchat. Checking notifications that don’t even exist. You ask a question. They grunt a response without looking up. You feel invisible. Replaced by a glowing rectangle. And you’re terrified. Because you see the changes: Here’s the hard truth: This isn’t just “teen behavior.” It’s addiction. Gen Z (born 1997-2012) is the first generation to grow up with smartphones as a constant companion. The average teen spends 7-9 hours daily on screens—more time than they spend…