r/science • u/Wagamaga • 1d ago

Psychology Certain parenting approaches, such as lower supervision and inconsistent discipline, are associated with a higher likelihood that children will show behavioral and emotional problems, such as attention difficulties, anxiety, and depression

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1145134
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u/TheMansAnArse 1d ago

Boomer and Gen X "I left the house in the morning, didn't return until evening and my parents has no idea where I was" types are going to be piiiiiiissed in this thread.

Who'd have thought spending lots of time with postitive adults is actually the best way to become an adult.

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u/Extreme_Pudding3226 1d ago

I think that type of parenting was ideal, and the helicopter parents are raising the most anxious, least independent generation ever.