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Ep 963 | The Dangers of Gentle Parenting, SEL & Empathy | Guest: Abigail Shrier

Mar 6, 2024
Author Abigail Shrier discusses the dangers of therapy for children, differences between worry and anxiety, manipulation in empathy, and the effects of gentle parenting. She questions if therapy is responsible, the rise of antidepressants, and the impact of social emotional learning in schools.
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Episode guests

Abigail Shrier

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Quick takeaways

  • Therapists play a significant role in gender identity exploration among adolescents, influencing gender transitions.
  • Negative impacts of therapy include worsening depression, anxiety, alienation from parents, and demoralization.

Deep dives

The Rising Generation's Mental Health Decline

Despite receiving the most mental health treatment, coping techniques, mindfulness, and therapeutic intervention, the rising generation shows distress, fear, anxiety, and depression. Abigail Schreier explores this trend and questions why this generation, despite ample mental health care, is not flourishing. The lack of interest in adulthood responsibilities like driving, parenting, or marriage adds to this concern.

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