Why Parenting Feels Harder Today The Battle for Influence in a Changing World

8 Feb 2026 · 2 min
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A parent psychologist introduces a series on why modern parenting feels overwhelming, connecting social media addiction and external chaos to the struggle for influence over children. He draws on his work on loyalty and persuasion to help parents compete with forces pulling their kids away without damaging the relationship.

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