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The "Kids These Days!" Effect
Every generation believes “kids these days” are going downhill — ruder, lazier, less capable. But new research says we’ve been wrong for over 2,000 years. In this Doctor’s Desk episode, Justin and Kylie unpack why we keep blaming young people, the psychology behind the “decline” myth, and how it’s hurting our kids more than helping.
This one will make you rethink how you see today’s youth — and maybe even yourself.
KEY POINTS
Why every generation thinks the next one is “worse” — and why they’re wrong
The two…
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