"Apathetic" is one of those words that the majority of teenagers like to submerse themselves in. But they often grow out of it. Consequently, the human race continued to perpetuate itself. Doom lingers on the horizon, if this trend is allowed to go on. Even the gods are asking for this to stop! For if it doesn't, what shall become of us? God only knows that humanity can only linger so long. How long will it take for horribly true generalization to stop?!
I have no idea. Just play along. Kidding aside,though, even preteens and children have succumbed to the 'apathy bug'. Like generations before them, they are vunerable to the moods and ideals of their peers. Most feel pressured to play the part of the "apathetic teen", but, in all reality, they are far from it.Nothing seems to deter them from the delusion however. Old habits die hard. Peer pressure is strong.
Questioning oneself is a second nature to these soul-seeking teens. Realistic goals have not yet been formed. Sooner or later, they'll find that being oblivious to everything, even in black, gets a little monotonous. Truth of self is what teens require though tainted it becomes by peer pressure, media and the disintegrating influence of appropriate parental guidance.
Universally, the support and caring hands of parents that are there just for these teens are being diminished and replaced by ignorance, snubbing, and anger. Vital care and attention is exactly some some teens need (not all of them, of course; most parents and caring, loving, and progressive with their children.)
We owe it to teens to lead by example, and not just by words. Xylographed in the tree that was lost in time somewhere, it is written that teens are the future, and must therefore make their decisions very carefully. You were a teenager once, too, remember that?