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Are We Gauging Kids by the Right Standards? Smoking is Down, Graduation is Up, But Teens Aren't Better
Celebrate Kids Podcast with Dr. Kathy
English - February 27, 2024 10:14 - 13 minutes - 21.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 278 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education Self-Improvement family kids parenting selfimprovement teaching technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Dr. Kathy delves into how teens are gauged today compared to previous generations. Despite positive trends in high school graduation rates and declining teen behaviors like smoking and drug use, there is a concerning rise in mental health issues among adolescents. The traditional measures of teen well-being may no longer align with the reality of modern teenage life. The episode questions whether emphasizing mental health over other markers of success is the right approach.