The problem is that overprotected kids (like gen z and a got and are getting) is causing them to self harm, be anxious, poorly adjusted, and more likely to commit suicide.

Here's the strange reality we're facing: we've made it nearly impossible for kids to climb trees or play unsupervised in their neighborhoods (even though the real world is safer than ever), but we're totally fine with them spending hours on platforms specifically designed to manipulate their emotions and exploit their insecurities.

The numbers tell a striking story: teenage boys today are having fewer accidents than middle-aged men because they're barely going outside or taking any physical risks at all. Instead of learning to handle real-world challenges - like figuring out social dynamics face-to-face or developing physical confidence - they're stuck in their rooms, navigating the artificial world of likes and shares.

If we want resilient, capable young people, they need to experience real-world challenges with manageable stakes - scraping their knees, handling social conflicts in person, learning from actual experiences. Instead, we're bubble-wrapping the physical world while leaving them exposed to industrial-strength psychological manipulation online. That's not protecting kids - it's failing them twice over.

So yes, it sucks that sometimes kids do get hurt or killed...but the downside of not letting them free play is bigger than some of the risks.