Raising Capable Kids

This week on Psychology Takeaway, Jim and Ralph respond to audience concerns about raising children in today’s world. Ralph shares his growing unease about the direction of modern childhood and education, comparing today’s youth to what Gertrude Stein famously described as “The Lost Generation” a century ago. This sparks a thought-provoking discussion about what young people truly need to thrive in the 21st century. It's not just the traditional "three Rs"—reading, writing, and arithmetic—nor is it merely digital skills like gaming or content creation. They explore the realities facing Generation Z (born mid-1990s to early 2010s), who grew up with the internet, and Generation Alpha (born from the early 2010s onward), the first generation entirely born in the 21st century. Gen Alpha has been uniquely shaped by advanced technology, rapid change, and formative experiences like the COVID-19 pandemic. Jim and Ralph dive into these generational shifts, voicing concerns and offering practical advice for raising capable, resilient kids in a digital age. Tune in! LEARN MORE The destruction of Generation Alpha: https://youtu.be/wKmj5p2XmBo?si=aTan9fvkr_J_GSps The Hobart Shakespeareans (as mentioned in the episode): https://youtu.be/n1EGzKtR9DE?si=yevTd5g_SRB2VfMc Sample Jim’s book “Raise Capable Kids”: https://a.co/d/eZ9IyD9