American kids are being walloped by a hurtful combination: too much screen time and too little autonomy, leading to a mental health crisis among teenagers.
Haidt advises parents to allow their children autonomy, such as sending them out without supervision, to help combat the effects of excessive screen time.
Implementing recommendations for more child autonomy can be challenging due to societal resistance, including school policies, neighbors, and laws, leading to potential prosecutions.
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