Stand Together | “World’s worst mom” on why there really is no such thing as bad publicity @StandTogetherCC | Uploaded April 2023 | Updated October 2024, 6 hours ago.
It’s okay if people think you’re wrong — you’re starting the conversation. Here’s how to harness criticism for growth.
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We have hit peak worry regarding our children. There is a rising culture of fear surrounding kids, and they can feel it — annually, 5.8 million children are diagnosed with anxiety, and 2.8 million with depression.
“We’re treating children as fragile, and ironically, doing that is making them fragile,” says Lenore Skenazy.
Back in 2009, Lenore took action to combat this, and to some, it seemed radical. When her then 9-year-old son asked to ride the New York City subway alone, she let him. And networks across America branded her “The World’s Worst Mom”.
But the controversy started a movement. Her nonprofit Let Grow equips parents and teachers with activities and discussion points aimed at encouraging independence and self reliance in children. Kids are given assignments to explore their interests and expand their abilities, by themselves. Parents learn to deal with it.
Whether it’s through mowing the lawn, cooking a new recipe, or babysitting a family member, Let Grow is showing kids and parents alike that children can blossom into independent adults, with just a little space and freedom.
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Watch more videos about revolutionizing education in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJQ1EMtrXMPdkVZYOVsmlqL
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
It’s okay if people think you’re wrong — you’re starting the conversation. Here’s how to harness criticism for growth.
For more stories, ideas, and advice from changemakers tackling our biggest challenges, subscribe to Stand Together ► youtube.com/standtogethercc
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We have hit peak worry regarding our children. There is a rising culture of fear surrounding kids, and they can feel it — annually, 5.8 million children are diagnosed with anxiety, and 2.8 million with depression.
“We’re treating children as fragile, and ironically, doing that is making them fragile,” says Lenore Skenazy.
Back in 2009, Lenore took action to combat this, and to some, it seemed radical. When her then 9-year-old son asked to ride the New York City subway alone, she let him. And networks across America branded her “The World’s Worst Mom”.
But the controversy started a movement. Her nonprofit Let Grow equips parents and teachers with activities and discussion points aimed at encouraging independence and self reliance in children. Kids are given assignments to explore their interests and expand their abilities, by themselves. Parents learn to deal with it.
Whether it’s through mowing the lawn, cooking a new recipe, or babysitting a family member, Let Grow is showing kids and parents alike that children can blossom into independent adults, with just a little space and freedom.
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Watch more videos about revolutionizing education in our playlist ► youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF-0tjFMo6OJQ1EMtrXMPdkVZYOVsmlqL
And visit Stand Together’s website to learn more ► standtogether.org
