Dougal Sutherland: Does telling your kids to 'be yourself' just lead to bullying? episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 35 MIN

Dougal Sutherland: Does telling your kids to 'be yourself' just lead to bullying?

from The Weekend Collective · host Newstalk ZB

Have you ever considered why we tell our kids to 'be themselves' when sticking out from the crowd can make you the subject of bullying? Umbrella Wellbeing CEO and psychologist Dr Dougal Sutherland joined Tim Beveridge to chat about the balances of supporting our children and allowing them to stand on their own.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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