Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation talks about how important it is to raise kids who are strong and independent. He says that "snowplow parenting," where parents clear every obstacle from their child's path, can actually hurt their development. Instead, he thinks parents should take a step back and let kids face challenges and learn from them, so they can handle the ups and downs of life.

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