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Ep 1: Are We Over-Parenting Our Kids?

Raising Parents with Emily Oster

CHAPTER

The Over-Parenting Trap

This chapter discusses the challenges of modern parenting, particularly the trend of over-involvement in children's activities and its detrimental effects. It contrasts today's intensive parenting with past approaches, emphasizing the importance of allowing children the freedom to explore and learn independently. The conversation further examines societal shifts and media-induced fears that have led to this over-parenting culture, ultimately advocating for the value of independent play in child development.

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