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Ep 1: Are We Over-Parenting Our Kids?

Raising Parents with Emily Oster

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Balancing Safety and Independence in Parenting

This chapter examines the anxiety parents face regarding child safety and the consequences of overprotective parenting. It contrasts the need for children's independence with societal fears, drawing on personal anecdotes and statistics to illustrate the complexities of modern parenting. The narrative highlights how generational shifts in perceptions of safety impact decisions about allowing children the freedom to explore their world.

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