Neurotic parenting is preventing children from developing emotionally and becoming independent, says Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement and president of the nonprofit Let Grow. Once dubbed “America’s Worst Mom” after letting her 9-year-old son take the New York subway alone, she’s featured in the new documentary “Chasing Childhood.” Here’s an excerpt of…
Lenore Skenazy: How Overparenting Is Crippling the Next Generation
“If you’re not thinking about that worst-case scenario as a parent, you’re considered evil,” says Lenore Skenazy. “We have a society that has dedicated itself to making sure that children won’t have to deal with anything scary or bad.” Neurotic parenting is preventing children from developing emotionally and becoming independent, says Lenore Skenazy, founder of…
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No Turning Back for Cuba; Perils of Overparenting
The pictures of mass pro-democracy protests coming out of Cuba stopped cold when the communist regime shut down the internet on July 12. But the fight for freedom has been ignited and according to our three guests, there’s no turning back. We’re joined by Orlando Gutierrez Boronat, coordinator of Cuban Democratic Directorate and a member…