Growing Pain.

SLEEP duration; STAY-at-home orders; YOUNG adults; BLACK youth; FAILURE (Psychology)

The article discusses two books, "Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up" by Abigail Shrier and "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness" by Jonathan Haidt, which explore the mental health crisis among children and teens. Shrier argues that focusing too much on children's feelings has made the situation worse, preventing them from developing important skills and coping mechanisms. Haidt focuses on the negative impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental health, emphasizing the need for more face-to-face interaction and outdoor play. Both authors call for changes in parenting, education, and society to address these issues. [Extracted from the article]

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