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Oregon has passed a law allowing students to take "mental health days" as excused absences, a move led by high school seniors. While proponents argue it treats mental health with the same validity as physical health, critics suggest it enables a culture of fragility. The hosts attribute the rise in teen anxiety and depression to the widespread use of antidepressants and a lack of inspiring school curricula.
Silicon Valley Tech Titans Restricting Children's Device Access
A CBS News report highlights that many tech executives in Silicon Valley, following the examples of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, strictly limit their own children's access to technology. These "tech titans" express concern over potential links between heavy device usage and rising teen suicide rates, anxiety, and the loss of social skills.
