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The Kids Are Actually Alright: Is parental anxiety too high?

The Kids Are Actually Alright: Is parental anxiety too high?

Update: 2024-05-23
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We’ve been hearing a lot about the teen mental health crisis — and there is no question that on a number of metrics, teens do seem to be struggling more than they have in the past. But is it really that bad? Is there a chance we’re overreacting to normal teenage feelings?

Today on ParentData, we’re joined by Dr. Mathilde Ross, a psychiatrist at Boston University. Her view is, yes, sometimes we are overreacting. And more to the point, she thinks sometimes parents are the problem. We talk today about what she’s seeing in college kids, how parents can choose to step back, and how to embrace independence, in both your 17-year-old and 7-year-old.

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The Kids Are Actually Alright: Is parental anxiety too high?

The Kids Are Actually Alright: Is parental anxiety too high?

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