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1KHO 381: Reading to Your Children Gives Them an Invaluable Gift | Mark Bauerlein, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up
Mark Bauerlein, professor emeritus at Emory University and author of The Dumbest Generation and its provocative sequel, The Dumbest Generation Grows Up: From Stupefied Youth to Dangerous Adults, joins Ginny Yurich on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast. Bauerlein shares a candid critique of the digital age, exploring how screens have supplanted books, diminished critical thinking, and amplified peer pressure. Together, they discuss the vital role of literature in shaping empathy, discernment, and resilience, while challenging parents to counter the cultural tide by embracing the power of reading…
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