Kids These Days

Young people today face conflicting evidence about their wellbeing: objective metrics show improvements in physical safety, parental involvement, and opportunities for connection compared to previous decades, while simultaneously experiencing higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide. The author argues that determining whether conditions have genuinely worsened or improved is crucial because it shapes whether society should pursue radical change or continue current trajectories. This debate ultimately reflects deeper disagreements about values and priorities rather than facts alone.