consider: teenagers aren’t apathetic about everything they’re just used to you shitting all over whatever they show excitement about
Teen: *gets a job*
“I GOT THE JOB!”
Parents: Well, when I was your age, I already had 5 jobs and was supporting my family
Teen: *has a hobby*
“CHECK OUT THIS COOL THING!”
Parents: That’s a ridiculous waste of time, it’s never going to turn into anything profitable, you should be focused on school/SATs/college, when are you going to get serious about your life?