Go Touch Grass: Are We Overprotecting Kids in the Wrong Ways?

Are modern parenting styles actually making life harder for kids? In this episode of The Unhinged Father, we dive into The Anxious Generation and explore how overprotection in the real world—while leaving kids unguarded online—might be fueling anxiety, depression, and a lack of resilience.

🔹 Why kids need free play and real-world risks to grow strong

🔹 The hidden dangers of unsupervised screen time and social media

🔹 How parental anxiety skews risk perception in today’s hyperconnected world

🔹 The balance between safety and independence—when should kids have more freedom?

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re being too protective or not protective enough, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about raising resilient, capable kids in a world that’s both safer and more dangerous than ever before.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation!

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