Carlos OKieffe on Spoutible

I agree. Not to be curmudgeonly, but a lot of "kids these days" don't get to problem solve enough, nor have enough unscheduled time to get into trouble (& be creative). It's not just me – recently read that researchers think this is a huge contributor to the uptick in anxiety and depression. Gifted.

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Is a lack of independence fueling a youth mental health crisis? - The Washington Post

Childhood has transformed in ways that are profoundly affecting the way children develop by limiting their ability to play independently, researchers find.

Hester Prynnecess, beat reporter @abigailevans

in a spirit of probably excessive seriousness — i feel like there are a lot of inherent life lessons in letting kids handle low-level issues — like Halloween candy — in their own ways. and when parents take it over and control it, they actually deny kids the opportunity to learn genuinely
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Carlos OKieffe

@cokieffe

when I see these studies mention ‘increase’ I wonder ‘Was it previously underreported?’ in GenX and Boomer childhoods stating you might be having mental or societal difficulties was a mark of Shame as you ‘just weren’t tough’ or worse you were ‘crazy’. Glad that has changed.

In response to Professor Kyle.

08:58 PM - Oct 30, 2023 (Edited)

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Is a lack of independence fueling a youth mental health crisis? - The Washington Post