Seen Is Not Known
Children need opportunities to be awkward, uncertain, and unfinished without feeling that every attempt is being judged. In a world where so much can be posted, compared, ranked, and counted, private and unevaluated spaces are becoming increasingly important. They give young people room to practice, experiment, change direction, and develop a sense of self before they are asked to perform.
Emotional Outsourcing: When We Rely on Others to Regulate Us
Emotional regulation is something we are meant to develop internally. But in a world of constant connection and immediate feedback, it has become easier than ever to rely on external sources to manage our emotional states. This piece examines the rise of emotional outsourcing and its implications for development.
We Made Life Easier. Why Does It Feel Harder?
We are offering more support than ever before, while at the same time reducing the amount of friction people encounter in everyday life. Yet many young people report feeling less able to cope with ordinary stress, uncertainty, and challenge. This raises an important question: what happens to development when the conditions that build capacity are quietly removed?