Is Childhood More Dangerous Then or Now?

This podcast episode delves into the contrasts between childhood experiences of the hosts, Leonie and Bubba, and how those experiences shape their parenting styles today. They reflect on the freedom and creativity of their playtime as children, emphasizing the importance of unstructured play and imagination, which seems to be lacking in today's children who often rely on screens for entertainment. The conversation highlights specific childhood games and activities, such as jumping gullies and playing Dandy Shandy, that fostered resilience and creativity. Both hosts express concern about the changes in children's play and the impact of over-scheduling and safety concerns that limit exploration. Ultimately, they celebrate the joys of parenting while acknowledging the challenges of raising children in a different era, where they strive to incorporate elements of their own joyful childhoods into their children's lives.

In the first Episode, TV's Babatunde Aléshé and his entrepreneur wife, Leonie talk about the games they played growing up.

As kids, they used to disappear for hours without their parents knowing what they were up to, but skip to the present day and their children want to actually spend time with them?!

So when was it better, then or now?

Takeaways:

Leonie and Bubba reflect on their childhood experiences and compare them to parenting today. The podcast aims to explore how parenting has evolved from their childhoods to now. They discuss the importance of play and how children today lack outdoor playtime. Leonie shares her Jamaican upbringing and the freedom she experienced growing up. Bubba emphasizes the shift in children's play, highlighting the presence of technology. The hosts express concern about children not being able to explore their imaginations as freely.