Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Lenore Skenazy | Future-Proofing and ADDICTION-Proofing our Next Generation
Lenore Skenazy | Future-Proofing and ADDICTION-Proofing our Next Generation
Lenore Skenazy | Future-Proofing and ADDICTION-Proofing our Next Generation
Sunday 19th September 2021
Lenore Skenazy talks about free-range parenting and how it can help prevent addiction by fostering independence in children on the LPP Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Raising Resilient Kids: Lenore Skenazy on Independence and Addiction Prevention
The only difference between free range kids and let grow is a. Now I have a real title. And let grow is dedicated to making it really easy and normal and legal to change your behavior and give your kids some independence when you let your kid ride the subway.
Can giving kids more freedom actually protect them from future addiction? Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Let Grow organization, thinks so. In this episode of the LPP Podcast, she chats with Zach Rhoads about how her 'free-range parenting' approach helps kids develop resilience and independence. Lenore became famous (or infamous) for letting her young son ride the New York City subway alone, sparking a national debate about overprotective parenting.
She argues that shielding kids too much stifles their natural growth and curiosity, which can have long-term consequences. Lenore’s ideas dovetail with the Life Process Program's mission to addiction-proof the next generation. She believes that by encouraging kids to explore and take manageable risks, they build the skills and confidence needed to navigate life's challenges without turning to substances. The episode delves into how trauma can lead to addiction and why fostering independence is crucial for healthy development.
The conversation also touches on the Let Grow Project, an initiative that promotes free play and self-directed learning in schools. Lenore shares success stories from this project, illustrating how kids thrive when given the chance to solve problems on their own. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, and anyone interested in raising resilient, capable children. It’s a refreshing take on parenting that challenges conventional wisdom and offers practical advice for fostering independence and preventing addiction.