Psychiatrist Esther van Fenema: ‘I worry about the fact that young people are going out less’

For me, growing up was mainly about doing a lot of things that later turned out not to be a good idea. You forgot your gym gear, went out without a jacket, were rejected by someone you had a crush on or were embarrassed at a party. Awkward and painful at times, but above all educational. Nowadays, the tolerance for discomfort seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Not so much among children themselves, but especially among parents.

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