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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology suggests people who grew up in the 1960s and 1970s developed their emotional durability the way bone develops density - not through protection from impact but through repeated, low-level, unsupervised exposure to it, and the generation that resulted is not tougher because they were stronger to begin with, they are tougher because the childhood kept asking something of them and they kept answering - Silicon Canals

Generational differences in childhood experiences highlight resilience built through independence and manageable challenges without adult intervention.
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fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Psychology says the 1960s and 70s accidentally produced one of the most emotionally durable generations in modern history - not through better parenting but through benign neglect that forced children to develop internal regulation instead of waiting for adult intervention - Silicon Canals

Children in the 70s thrived on unstructured play and minimal parental intervention, fostering independence and problem-solving skills.
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Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Why Experts Say Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids

Unstructured boredom activates the brain's default mode network, fostering creativity, emotional regulation, and self-reflection essential for child development.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Why Experts Say Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids

Unstructured boredom activates the brain's default mode network, fostering creativity, emotional regulation, and self-reflection essential for child development.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 things boomer mothers did that seemed ordinary then but would be considered remarkable parenting today - Silicon Canals

Boomer mothers practiced instinctive, low-tech parenting—letting kids be bored, play outdoors, and share family meals—that modern parents now often praise.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

7 things kids did after school in the 90s that feel almost impossible today - Silicon Canals

Unstructured, unsupervised childhood freedom in the 1990s fostered risk assessment, independence, and practical problem-solving through outdoor play and autonomy.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

The Communication Skills Kids Miss When They Stay Indoors

Children prefer unstructured, independent real-world play and greater freedom, which helps reduce screen time.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
8 months ago

What Kids Told Us About How to Get Them Off Their Phones

Children desire in-person social interactions despite increased screen time and technology use.
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