TED Talks Daily Sunday Pick: How to be an adult — and how to raise one | How to Be a Better Human
Oct 27, 2024
Join Julie Lythcott-Haims, a New York Times bestselling author and former Stanford Dean, as she redefines adulthood and success. She discusses the dangers of narrow societal expectations, urging listeners to carve their own paths. Julie emphasizes the impact of helicopter parenting on independence and promotes empathy towards oneself and others as vital for growth. Through personal stories, she highlights the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance in navigating life's challenges.
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Nurture, Don't Control
- Provide a nourishing environment for children, not a controlling one.
- Strengthen them with responsibilities and love, allowing them to choose their path.
Societal, Not Individual, Failure
- Widespread struggles with adulting aren't individual failures, but societal problems.
- Macroeconomics and over-involved parenting hinder young people's agency.
Take Control
- Acknowledge societal obstacles, but focus on personal agency.
- Learn needed skills, seek support, and be willing to relocate for opportunity.
