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#834 - Lyman Stone - Why Is Everyone Having Fewer Children?

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Beware the Outsourced Parenting

Outsourcing parenting responsibilities to institutions like schools, churches, and media can lead to a disconnection in intergenerational values and cultural transmission. The mid-20th century saw a trend of parents believing that as long as basic needs were met, children would thrive. However, this hands-off approach resulted in larger gaps in social values and behaviors between generations, particularly affecting the Baby Boomer and Generation X cohorts. The neglect of active parental engagement contributed to the breakdown of cultural continuity, highlighting the importance of direct involvement in a child's upbringing.

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