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The Vanishing American Adult

Book • 2017
In *The Vanishing American Adult*, Senator Ben Sasse argues that America's youth are facing a coming-of-age crisis due to overprotective parenting and ineffective government programs.

He proposes practical solutions for parents to cultivate self-reliance and character in their children, emphasizing the importance of hard work, travel, literacy, and physical health.

Sasse believes these traits are essential for the future of American democracy.

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