Adults are passing on their anxiety to their children, affecting their mental health. Teenage girls generally have worse mental health, but boys from liberal families experience higher levels of anxiety and depression than girls from conservative families. Families passing on anxiety about issues like climate change contributes to this. Providing a healthy environment for kids is crucial, as solely pouring in mental health resources is not effective. Factors like independence, freedom, and the ability to take risks play a significant role in children's mental well-being, as seen in countries like Japan and Israel where kids have more autonomy and responsibilities, leading to better rates of anxiety and depression.