Introduction: More Than Just Laziness
“My child just doesn’t seem interested anymore.”
If you’re a parent struggling to understand your child’s lack of motivation in studies, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing—it’s not just laziness or distraction. In many cases, it’s a biological issue rooted in the brain’s reward system, particularly involving a chemical called dopamine.
Let’s decode the dopamine dilemma and understand why students from Class 2 to Class 10 are increasingly losing interest in studies, and how we can fix it.
What Is Dopamine and Why Does It Matter for Learning?
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter—a chemical messenger in the brain responsible for feelings of pleasure, reward, and motivation. When your child completes a task, solves a problem, or learns something new, dopamine is released, making them feel good and encouraging repetition.
In essence, dopamine is the brain’s motivation fuel.
But here’s the catch: with constant exposure to high-stimulation activities like video games, social media, and YouTube, children’s brains start to crave only high-dopamine triggers. In comparison, reading a chapter or solving a math problem feels dull.
