We Took Play Out of Schools and Now Kids Are Miserable - Peter Gray

Psychologist and author Peter Gray explains how we’ve systematically dismantled childhood. For most of human history, kids learned through unstructured play, exploration, and age-mixed peer interaction—developing resilience, creativity, and independence without adult interference. Today, children are over-schooled, over-supervised, and experiencing an explosion in anxiety, depression, and even suicide. It might be time to return to our roots and liberate our kids. Subscribe and ring the notification bell so you don’t miss a single video! Follow Dad Saves America on Substack: https://dadsavesamerica.substack.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: https://dadsavesamerica.substack.com/... Make a tax-deductible donation to Dad Saves America: https://secure.anedot.com/emergent-or... Check out Peter’s work on Substack: https://substack.com/@petergray _____________________________________ Our Website: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com/ _____________________________________ Dad Saves America explores the philosophies and practical steps needed to raise capable, curious, independent adults who are ready to thrive in a virtuous free society... and want to keep it that way. We’ve had all sorts of experts in the studio, including Jonathan Haidt, Dr. Drew, Michael Shellenberger, Bret Weinstein, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Adam Carolla. #school #childhood #freeplay