The damage we’re doing to our children — and ourselves

In this article, I examine how societal pressures, parenting norms, and institutional practices damage children’s emotional and psychological well-being. I argue that by disciplining children into conformity and suppressing their authenticity, we perpetuate cycles of harm that rebound onto adults and society. I call for a rethinking of how we raise and educate children, emphasizing nurturing environments that protect rather than repress.

Recommended citation: Sosteric, Mike. (2018). "The damage we’re doing to our children — and ourselves." The Conversation.
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