Book · 2011 · Family & Relationships
Girls on the Edge
The Four Factors Driving the New Crisis for Girls--Sexual Identity, the Cyberbubble, Obsessions, Environmental Toxins
Girls on the Edge by Leonard Sax has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 1 podcast (0 episodes recommend it and 2 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Leonard Sax (2 episodes) on The Megyn Kelly Show (2 episodes).
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So yeah, there's there's different factors that affect that's why I wrote a book called Boys called Boys a Drift and a book for girls called Girls on the Edge because the fact and another book called Why Gender Matters.
Why people recommend it
Girls on the Edge by Leonard Sax is a parenting and psychological guide that explores the unique pressures, developmental challenges, and mental health struggles adolescent girls face in modern society. On The Megyn Kelly Show, author Dr. Leonard Sax discussed the various factors that impact youth development, referencing his specialized books including Boys Adrift, Why Gender Matters, and Girls on the Edge. During a separate appearance on the same podcast, Dr. Sax also endorsed recommendations regarding children and social media usage, specifically citing Jean Twenge's view that kids should refrain from social media until age eighteen. Throughout these discussions, the author highlighted how cultural shifts, digital environments, and biological differences intersect to create unprecedented hurdles for today's teenagers. The conversation underscored the importance of recognizing distinct gender-related pressures and implementing protective boundaries around technology to safeguard adolescent well-being. By examining these trends across his various works, Dr. Sax has consistently aimed to provide parents, educators, and communities with practical insights to help young people navigate a rapidly changing digital and social landscape safely and successfully.
Every mention
Leonard Sax Uh so, yeah, I totally endorse John Height Jane Twain's recommendation. Kids should not be on social media… 2
“Uh so, yeah, I totally endorse John Height Jane Twain's recommendation. Kids should not be on social media at all until 18 years of age. Gene Twangi's recommendation, not 16, which is John Height's recommendation.”
“So yeah, there's there's different factors that affect that's why I wrote a book called Boys called Boys a Drift and a book for girls called Girls on the Edge because the fact and another book called Why Gender Matters.”
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“And that's a problem because as I write in my book, Girls on the Edge, earlier onset of puberty means greater risk of anxiety and depression in adolescence.”