06/03/2026
There’s a shift happening that many parents don’t even realize.
Kids today are growing up with more protection in the real world than ever before, but far less protection in the digital one.
They have fewer opportunities to take risks, solve problems, and build independence… while also being exposed to constant comparison, pressure, and feedback online.
In therapy, I often see how this combination impacts confidence and anxiety.
Not because kids aren’t capable, but because they haven’t had as many chances to build trust in themselves.
This isn’t about doing things “wrong.”
It’s about understanding what kids actually need to feel capable in today’s world.
(Concept discussed in The Anxious Generation)