How to raise confident kids in an age of anxiety | Lenore Skenazy

In this episode of TED Talks Daily, Elise Hu introduces a conversation between Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Free-Range Kids movement, and TED Curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Skenazy discusses the importance of allowing children independence and risk-taking, pushing back against modern overprotective parenting. She explains how increased media focus on stranger danger has led to unwarranted fears and anxieties for both parents and children. Skenazy offers practical advice for parents looking to give their kids more freedom, including collective action with other parents and utilizing resources from her non-profit, Let Grow. She also addresses concerns from listeners about community judgment and provides strategies for grandparents to support free-range parenting. Ultimately, Skenazy argues that fostering independence is crucial for raising resilient, confident children and creating a more vibrant, trusting community.