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591. The Disengaged Teen w/ Rebecca Winthrop

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Jan 2, 2025
Rebecca Winthrop, a leading authority on education and director of the Center for Universal Education, discusses disengaged teens in her new book. She explores the roots of disengagement, emphasizing that it predates the pandemic. Winthrop categorizes teens into four engagement modes and highlights the crucial role of parental involvement. She suggests shifting focus from grades to understanding interests, encouraging emotional support and personal exploration in education, ultimately guiding teens towards genuine fulfillment.
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ANECDOTE

Expert Parent Struggles

  • Rebecca Winthrop, a teen parent and education expert, admits to struggling with her own children's engagement.
  • Her realization that even experts can miss signs of disengagement inspired her book.
INSIGHT

Parenting Beyond Love

  • Loving your kid and giving them freedom is a starting point, but insufficient.
  • Teenagers need guidance and discussion, much like babies need hugs and cuddles.
INSIGHT

Declining Teen Skills

  • PISA data reveals declining critical thinking skills in 15-year-olds across 70+ countries.
  • This decline, predating the pandemic and social media, suggests deeper systemic issues.
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