Pushing Our Kids Too Hard: On Toxic Achievement Culture (w/ Jennifer Wallace)

Jennifer Wallace is a journalist and author specializing in psychology, parenting, and health. Her book, Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It, delves into our modern dilemma of busyness, achievement, credentialing, and status-seeking. Katie Couric calls the New York Times best-seller "Never Enough" “a wake-up call for all of us.”

A frequent contributor to the Wall Street Journal and Washington Post, Jennifer’s work explores the intersection of societal trends and individual well-being.

In this conversation, Jennifer and I discuss:

• What Harvard can and can’t do for you (or your child)

• The 6 factors that contribute to a great college experience

• Why it matters that our kids know they matter

• Stress, grind culture, and mental health

• The importance of chores for children and teens

• The family chore that young Jennifer put off until Sunday night

• What Alanis Morissette was telling us in her song "Perfect":

“Sometimes is never quite enough. If you're flawless, then you'll win my love" - Alanis Morissette, Perfect

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