Parenting in the Digital Age
Ruth discusses the reliance on screens as a parenting tool in a society lacking affordable childcare and social support. She highlights the cultural differences in how boys and girls are perceived and nurtured, suggesting that while girls are often encouraged to explore diverse interests, boys are simply fed more of what they already prefer. This dynamic creates a reinforcing loop that shapes children's development in gendered ways.In this clip
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1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
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What is the problem with putting kids in front of screens at a young age, as discussed in episode 1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity and the clip Parenting in the Digital Age?
What is the problem of putting kids in front of screens at a young age, as discussed in the episode 1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity and the clip Parenting in the Digital Age?
What is the problem of putting kids in front of screens at a young age, as discussed in the episode 1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity and the clip Parenting in the Digital Age?