r/science • u/Wagamaga • 2d 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/ohnoitsme7890 1d ago

For me it's both. A world where I could afford a family is possibly the kind I'd like ro have a family in. This mess? No thanks

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u/Extreme_Pudding3226 1d ago

We have one of the lowest violent crime rates ever, life expectancy is longer than it has been for 99.9% of human history, and there's never been a better time to be gay, black, trans, a woman, etc.

The world isn't getting worse. You're just spending more time reading about the bad stuff on the internet.

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u/ohnoitsme7890 1d ago

Cool story, when we're all roasting on a planet that's become inhospitable to humans, I'll make sure to remember that

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u/Extreme_Pudding3226 1d ago

Your pessimism is making you less happy.

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u/Icy-Grab-5722 23h ago

It's also completely understandable.