Why Modern Parenting Is Creating Anxious Kids And No One Wants to Admit It

Go to https://www.plantthespark.com and check out my digital manuals on successful parenting!Modern parenting didn’t mean to create anxious kids — but here we are.In this episode of Planting Thoughts, Mike breaks down the psychology behind why today’s children are more anxious, fragile, and overwhelmed than any generation before them… despite having more safety, resources, and support.We dive into:The psychology of overparentingWhy protection can actually stunt resilienceWhat the research really says about anxiety, autonomy, and growthHow good intentions quietly backfireThis episode isn’t about parent-shaming — it’s about parent awakening.If you’re a parent, educator, or someone trying to understand why so many young people are struggling, this one matters.Welcome to Planting Thoughts, the psychology podcast that digs into the weird, funny, and fascinating sides of human behavior. From cults and moral dilemmas to personality, decision-making, and why our brains do the dumb stuff they do — we blend science, humor, and storytelling to make psychology real and relatable.🎙️ Hosted by Mike 🧠 Topics: psychology, neuroscience, social behavior, moral psychology, mental health, personality science, pop culture, dark psychology, and the psychology of everyday life.Subscribe for weekly deep dives, mind-bending insights, and some laughs along the way.🔍 Keywords: psychology podcast | human behavior | moral psychology | cognitive biases | social psychology | mental health science | Planting Thoughts podcast | psychology explained | funny psychology podcast#ParentingPsychology #AnxiousKids #Overparenting #MentalHealth #RaisingResilientKids#PlantingThoughts #PsychologyPodcast #ModernParenting #ChildDevelopment