The final event, “Raising Children in the Age of Social Media,” featured philosopher and digital communication expert Bruno Mastroianni in conversation with Gigi De Palo for an honest, practical, and thought-provoking discussion about teenagers, smartphones, social media, and what it means to educate in a digital age.

One idea stood out throughout the evening: parenting today is not simply about banning, controlling, or restricting, but about helping young people develop critical thinking, emotional resilience, and a deeper sense of reality. As Bruno Mastroianni reminded the audience, technology cannot simply be demonized, nor can parents aim for total control: “Children don’t need perfect parents — they need present ones”.

In a world where digital life is part of everyday reality, the role of adults cannot stop at setting rules and boundaries. It also means creating meaningful experiences, relationships, and opportunities that make real life richer, deeper, and ultimately more engaging than any algorithm.

The event marked the conclusion of a four-part journey that brought together thousands of families from across Italy, featuring leading voices such as Alberto Pellai, Franco Nembrini, Alessandro D’Avenia, and Bruno Mastroianni, alongside reflections from Annachiara Gambini, don Fabio Rosini, and Gigi De Palo. Together, they explored the fears, challenges, hopes, and big questions surrounding adolescence today.

The numbers speak for themselves: more than 6,800 people attended the events in person, while over 17,300 participants registered on the Adolescence digital platform — clear evidence of how urgently families are looking for spaces to reflect, ask questions, and find guidance in an increasingly complex educational landscape.

Adolescence was never designed to offer quick fixes or easy answers. Its goal is to build stronger educational alliances and help adults feel less alone as they navigate the profound cultural and technological changes shaping young people’s lives today.