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Blake Moore: “Excess overprotection has been disastrous for kids’ mental health. As independence has gone down, anxiety has gone up.”

On the recordMay 28, 2026
Excess overprotection has been disastrous for kids’ mental health. As independence has gone down, anxiety has gone up.
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Blake Moore
Republican · Utah

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Addressing the negative effects of overprotection on children.

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