This podcast episode explores the evolution of childhood and parenting styles, highlighting the importance of play in brain development. It discusses the negative impacts of modern parenting practices, such as excessive screen time, and the need to examine how parenting styles have changed over the years. The episode also delves into the impact of parenting styles on children's mental health, emphasizing the importance of structured environments and resilience-building. It addresses the decline in book reading among young people, the ideological shift in education schools, and the mental health crisis among Generation Z. The episode concludes by discussing the harmful effects of excessive screen time on children and the different ways in which technology has impacted boys and girls. It proposes solutions to address these issues, such as implementing norms for smartphone use and promoting free play in the real world.