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The Biggest Mistakes Parents Make Today | Leonard Sax

Nov 27, 2024
Leonard Sax, a board-certified family physician and psychologist, emphasizes the pitfalls of gentle parenting and its role in fostering anxiety among children. He critiques the cultural shifts influenced by smartphones and social media, which contribute to distorted youth identities and aspirations. The discussion highlights the importance of parental authority and navigating contemporary parenting norms amidst evolving societal expectations. Sax also addresses the complexities surrounding gender identity and the moral dilemmas related to youth mental health.
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ANECDOTE

Let the Baby Decide?

  • A teacher, excited about her pregnancy, shared the news of having a boy with a coworker.
  • The coworker responded with, "Don't you think you should let the baby decide?"
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Her Body, Her Choice

  • A mother brought her sick six-year-old daughter to Dr. Sax.
  • When asked to examine her throat, the daughter refused, and the mother supported her refusal by saying, "Her body, her choice."
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Phone-Induced Sleep Deprivation

  • A 12-year-old girl, prescribed Vyvanse for inattentiveness, experienced side effects.
  • Dr. Sax discovered the root cause was sleep deprivation due to late-night phone use, but the mother felt unable to take the phone away.
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