Jonathan Haidt
@jonathanhaidt1·7.5K subscribers·42 videos
Why We Won't Raise Our Kids in Suburbia
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June 6, 2022
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June 6, 2022
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196,932
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4.02%
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Of all the reasons why we moved to the Netherlands, the independence of children is probably the most important one.
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I originally made this video in the early days of my channel, back in 2020, but I became a lot better at making videos, and I was never really happy with the outcome of the first video I made on this topic. So I've done a re-make of this topic with a slightly shorter script, and a few more details of why we would never, ever want to raise our kids in suburbia.
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Additional Reading & References:
Worlds of Influence - Understanding What Shapes Child Well-being in Rich Countries
UNICEF
Montreal pedestrian deaths at highest level in 6 years
Toronto appears to have hit a one-year high in pedestrian and cyclist fatalities
Drivers are killing more pedestrians in Canada every year. Here's why: Michael's essay
Pedestrian deaths hit 28-year high, and big vehicles and smartphones are to blame
Arriving at school on a bicycle (Netherlands) [298]
Bicycle Dutch (YouTube)
Cycling to school; Culemborg (Netherlands) [149]
Bicycle Dutch (YouTube)
Very Superstitious: How Fact-Free Parenting Policies Rob Our Kids of Independence
Riding the first bus (5 mins) with kids on a rainy day
Adrian Crook (YouTube)
Kids filing onto their second bus (25 mins) that goes directly to school
Adrian Crook (YouTube)
We Won! Common Sense Prevails in ‘Bus Dad’ Case.
COURT OF APPEAL FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA
Adrian Crook
The Director under the Child, Family and Community Service Act
Kids First Parent Association of Canada
How did good parenting become a crime?
Maclean's
Florida mom arrested after 7-year-old son went to park alone
S.C. mom's arrest over daughter alone in park sparks debate
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