1KHO 272: Childhood is Gone | Nancy Jo Sales, American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers

In "Childhood is Gone" on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich and guest Nancy Jo Sales delve into the alarming shift in childhood experiences, marked by a concerning emphasis on physical appearance and premature exposure to adult content online. Drawing attention to the diminishing concept of children's rights, they advocate for the protection of young minds from societal pressures, particularly the rampant sexualization perpetuated by social media. Urging parents to reconsider granting smartphones to their children, they emphasize the need for proactive measures to shield them from harmful online influences. With poignant insights and a call to action, this episode serves as a wakeup call to safeguard the innocence and well-being of our youth in an increasingly digital age. ** Purchase your copy of American Girls here >> https://amzn.to/3PRcZDN Learn more about Nancy Jo Sales here >> https://nancyjosales.com/ Watch the Fred Rogers Documentary here >> https://www.netflix.com/title/80231412 ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices