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Podcast: The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
Episode: 1KHO 145: The Two Biggest Things Parents Should Think About | Dr. Jean Twenge, Generations
Description: The reigning expert on generational change, Dr. Jean Twenge joins us to talk about why we are at the forefront of the worst mental health crisis in decades and what we can do about it! Dr. Twenge explains that today's generation of children has less experience with independence and decision-making than previous generations did at the same age. Dr. Twenge shares that she has more students who cannot make simple decisions without texting their parents. She highlights the importance of real-life interactions with others, exercise, being outside, and good food for humans to thrive. She stresses that sc...