

Free-Range Kids
Oct 9, 2024
Lenore Skenazy, known as 'America’s Worst Mom,' is the author of Free-Range Kids and president of Let Grow. In an engaging discussion, she tackles the rise of helicopter parenting and the fear-driven narratives that dominate today's media. Lenore emphasizes the need for childhood autonomy to foster resilience and critiques the societal shift towards overprotection. She also highlights the importance of unstructured play and collective educational solutions to encourage independence, while navigating the challenges parents face amid societal judgment.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Evolution of Parenting: From Freedom to Fear
02:31 • 7min
Exploring the Safety Paradox and Childhood Independence
09:21 • 4min
Rethinking Childhood Risk and Resilience
13:42 • 13min
The Power of Collective Solutions in Education
26:54 • 1min
Nurturing Independence in Children
28:19 • 25min
Navigating Judgment in Parenting
53:02 • 2min