Four New Norms to Save Gen Z: Why Overprotective Parenting Produced the Most Fragile Generation in Modern History

This eye-opening book explores how overprotective parenting and constant smartphone use have shaped Gen Z into one of the most fragile generations in modern history—and provides four science-backed norms to reverse the trend.

Combining research on child development, social media impact, and real-world resilience, it challenges the “safety-first” culture that has left young people ill-equipped to handle setbacks, stress, and independence. Discover how to raise kids who are emotionally strong, digitally balanced, and ready to thrive in an uncertain world.