The article discusses the challenges parents face when guiding children in a polarized, information-rich world dominated by social media. It emphasizes the importance of fostering critical thinking skills rather than directing information, highlighting concerns that oversimplified narratives can lead to a lack of empathy and connection among young people. Focusing on boys and young men, it points out how prevailing online norms can shape perceptions and roles, leading to outdated beliefs that hinder the ability to engage meaningfully with differing viewpoints. The piece advocates for more thoughtful engagement rather than reactionary corrections.
Sometimes, I just want to tell my son what to think, especially when he parrots information he's heard somewhere or read online that I disagree with.
As parents, coaches, and educators, we must address this; otherwise, we risk raising a generation of young people unable to make connections with those holding different views.
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