Justin and Kylie dive into two powerful reads—Mel Robbins' The Let Them Theory and Sarah Wynn-Williams’ explosive memoir Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism. While Kylie champions the liberating message of letting go of control, Justin offers a scathing but thoughtful critique of Facebook's inner workings, as revealed in Wynn-Williams' book. Together, they unpack how these ideas relate to parenting and the digital world our children are growing up in.
KEY POINTS:
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The Let Them Theory emphasises personal boundaries and not needing to fix or control others.
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Careless People reveals shocking behind-the-scenes practices at Facebook, particularly how the platform targets emotionally vulnerable teenagers for advertising.
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The tech industry's influence extends to global politics, youth mental health, and everyday family life.
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Memoirs can be a powerful vehicle for truth, shedding light on corporate irresponsibility.
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Parents need to be alert to the digital environments their children inhabit.
ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS:
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Talk to your children about how social media works—especially how it might exploit their emotions.
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Consider setting digital boundaries in your home, including times for device-free connection.
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Read Careless People to better understand the systems shaping your family’s digital life.
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Practice the “let them” mindset by releasing control over things that don’t require your intervention.
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Stay informed—knowledge is power when it comes to parenting in a digital world.
The Let Them Theory' by Mel Robbins.
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams.
Listen to Honestly With Bari Weiss - Meet Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s Highest-Ranking Whistleblower
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