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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just like the shrinking middle class, there is a shrinking of teen autonomy.  Parents over-schedule, demand perfect grades, and also coddle their kids at the same time. Plan their every hour and expect perfection and step in to help to achieve that.  They only time they get to themselves is to hide alone and stare at screens.

And you all denying sleepovers and hang-outs because a lack of sleep or potential for a drink or sex etc... are just raising anxious depressed teens who can't do anything for themselves.

I find there are very few parents who are pushing socialization, autonomy, street smarts, adult independence, and genuine happiness over a "perfect" college resume.

And we wonder why teens of this generation have the highest suicide and mental health issues.  It's really sad [/quote]

My DS is in college and had sleepovers with his best friend from age 5 until a few weeks ago. They will pick up when he comes home. There are plenty of kids with free time who are not overscheduled. My DS' dad lives far away so I feel like his friend's dad was like a dad to him. He taught them a lot of dad things like grilling and playing pool and remembering Mother's Day. The boys would cook a huge breakfast in the morning after they woke up at like 11am (it was more like a brunch). I taught them both how to plant flowers, trim hedges, clean the bathroom the right way, and ride bikes when they were 5. Their friendship is way more important than any EC. [/quote]

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