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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 53 MIN

Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie: Are the Parents Alright?

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These days, it can feel like raising kids has become a minefield. Somewhere along the way, older generations started looking at younger generations and asking, “Are the parents alright?” In this episode of “Generational Divides", Reason editor-at-large Nick Gillespie and parents from three generations tackle some of the thorniest questions in modern parenting around social media, gentle parenting, and whether kids should be free to roam.  Our Guests:  For Baby Boomers: Lenore Skenazy, Co-founder of the Free-Range Kids movement  For Gen X: Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code; CEO of Moms First  For Millennials: Kristin Gallant, Co-founder of Big Little Feelings  Nick Gillespie, Editor-at-Large at Reason, is the guest moderator.  Join the conversation on Substack - share your perspective on this episode and subscribe to our weekly newsletter for curated insights from our debaters, moderators, and staff.  Follow us on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, Facebook, and TikTok to stay connected with our mission and ongoing debates.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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