In a recent podcast, Delany Ruston from Screenagers discusses the decline in children's independence, attributing it to two main factors: excessive screen time and parental anxiety causing increased restrictions. Ruston's guest, Lenore Skenazy, shares her views on allowing children autonomy, contrasting it with past experiences where independence was commonplace. Ruston emphasizes that maturity is earned through responsibility, highlighting an individual's journey into adulthood shaped by real-life experiences rather than overprotection. This lack of independence today raises concerns about children's preparedness for future challenges.
Kids today are less independent due to excessive screen time and parental anxiety that leads to restrictions on their activities. This trend is concerning.
Dr. Ruston emphasized that maturity comes not from just preparation but through the experiences of responsibility, which fosters confidence and independence.
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