“What compels parents to inhibit their children’s independence, and how can we address those factors?”

A new article argues parents’ hypervigilant behavior is contributing to the oft-discussed mental-health crisis in children and teenagers. In her latest column, @kjezermo asks, “What if the mental-health crisis in children is partly a consequence of a crisis of confidence among parents?”

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