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Raising "Outdoor" Kids, and Overcoming Toxic Achievement Culture, with Steven Rinella and Jennifer Wallace | Ep. 618

The Megyn Kelly Show

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The Burden of Achievement Culture

This chapter explores the pressures of modern parenting contrasted with past generations, focusing on the detrimental effects of a competitive achievement culture on children. Parents discuss their observations of increasing anxiety over academic success and the impact of societal expectations on family dynamics. Highlighting studies on mental health outcomes, the conversation emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to nurturing children's self-worth beyond their academic achievements.

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