This chapter explores the consequences of parents overly relying on therapy for their children's distress, leading to pathologizing emotional issues and the erosion of natural familial interactions. The speakers discuss the negative outcomes of over-accommodating children, contrast therapy with extended family solutions, and critique the societal trend of treating adults as emotionally fragile. The chapter emphasizes the importance of responsibilities and independence in parenting to foster a sense of purpose and fulfillment in children.
Ben sat down with author Abigail Shrier to discuss her new book 'Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up,' in which Shrier discusses the troubling trend of weaponizing mental health in education and parenting, and explores how an excessive focus on therapy tends to medicalize normal challenges faced by children. So, is the current trend in health practices transforming ordinary childhood challenges into pathological issues? Join us as we delve into this and much more on this episode of The Sunday Special.
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