Kim discusses the challenge of finding the balance between giving children independence and protecting them as they grow, drawing inspiration from a viral video of a seven-year-old boy named Wells who was sent to order food at Chick-fil-A on his own. This video, shared by his mom after reading The Anxious Generation, has sparked a conversation on how modern parenting differs from the past, where kids used to roam freely without the constant fear of danger. The discussion touches on the rise of helicopter parenting, the effects of social media on mental health, and how providing age-appropriate responsibilities can help build a child’s confidence. Marc also reflects on how children in the past had more freedom, sharing a personal memory of riding bikes around the neighborhood without adult supervision. As the conversation unfolds, they question how much fear has been driven by media coverage of abductions and whether parenting has become overprotective due to these stories. The segment wraps up with thoughts on the evolution of how society views the safety of children, drawing comparisons to past times and current practices.