"There is no ‘mental-health crisis’ among young people. The real problem is that adults are actively encouraging the young to see themselves as mentally ill. This is a serious abdication of adult responsibilities.." #QotD

"There is no ‘mental-health crisis’ among young people. The real problem is that adults are actively encouraging the young to see themselves as mentally ill. This is a serious abdication of adult responsibilities...
    "The medicalisation of children’s emotional struggles means young people are now trained to see troublesome experiences as a source of illness...
    "Adults shouldn’t be giving children a medical diagnosis – they should be offering them inspiration and leadership. We should acquaint children with the moral virtues that can strengthen their character. Instead of obsessing over their vulnerability and fragility, we should be cultivating children’s capacity for moral autonomy and adventure, and encouraging them to develop a real sense of selfhood."
          ~ Frank Furedi, from his post 'Manufacturing anxiety'
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