Rolling Back Safetyism Requires Parents, and Policymakers

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A National Review article argues that excessive safety measures, what it calls "safetyism", are preventing young people from developing into responsible adults. The piece contends that both parents and policymakers have created an environment of overprotection that stunts maturity and resilience. It calls for a rollback of these practices, positioning parental involvement and policy reform as essential to allowing youth the independence and risk-taking necessary for healthy development. The article frames safetyism as a cultural problem requiring coordinated action across family and government spheres.