The concept of 'that's not fair' has been banned in a household as fairness is subjective and irrelevant in a structure like a dictatorship. The focus should be on setting rules for children, as demonstrated in societies like Israel where societal values are geared towards the upbringing of children. In such societies, people without children are also involved in maintaining discipline and ensuring children abide by rules. This stands in contrast to Western societies, like the United States, where interventions by non-parental figures are rare, and the emphasis is more on avoiding legal liabilities or being considered rude.
Ben sat down with author Abigail Shrier to discuss her new book 'Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up,' in which Shrier discusses the troubling trend of weaponizing mental health in education and parenting, and explores how an excessive focus on therapy tends to medicalize normal challenges faced by children. So, is the current trend in health practices transforming ordinary childhood challenges into pathological issues? Join us as we delve into this and much more on this episode of The Sunday Special.
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