Family

Happy kids jump for stock photos

If this author is to be honest, someone that has actually had a family should write this page. While this was always intentional, it has left a bit of a gap in experience that would make any attempt into a striking example of Dunning-Krugerism.

You were born with potential.

You were born with goodness and trust.

You were born with ideals and dreams.

You were born with greatness.

You were born with wings.

You are not meant for crawling, so don’t.

You have wings.

Learn to use them and fly.

-Rumi

Here are some references to other authors and content producers who actually have expertise in this area.

The Anxious Generation

Jonathan Haidt's recent book The Anxious Generation is the best, most direct analysis of the mental health crisis that social media has caused, with very practical and easy-to-implement solutions that can dramatically change the childhood experience for the better. He is a leading voice for positive psychology, play, and choosing freedom to learn over safety.

Some have criticized his stances on social media as a bit alarmist or narrowly focused to the exclusion of other factors. Of course everything isn't social media's fault, but it's a huge problem that nobody is doing anything about, leaving the majority of adults and children alike hopelessly addicted and brainwashed. So, maybe some focus on this issue is warranted. His book also has several chapters dedicated to the loss of free play in the name of safety, so many of those criticisms come from people who haven't finished the book.

His After Babel Substack is another great resource for articles and other relevant content that advocates for a play-based childhood.

He also appears on Hidden Brain - Escaping the Matrix as well as many others.

The Safety page discusses related topics about the excess of fear in the media and how that effectively limits freedom.

The Anxious Generation and the Epidemic of Childhood Mental Illness

More discussion of this topic can be found on the Safety page.

The YouTube Generation

Editors add your favorite family advice videos here!

The Secret to a Happy Family

This advice seems pretty solid despite the AI voice.

Powerful habits of a healthy family

Sister Sledge - We Are Family

Sly & the Family Stone - It's a Family Affair