Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast discussed the negative fallout of "gentle parenting," pointing to a million young Australians diagnosed with anxiety. 

They argue that parents' reluctance to let kids experience discomfort is ultimately stripping the next generation of essential life resilience.

Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast discussed the negative fallout of "gentle parenting," pointing to a million young Australians diagnosed with anxiety.&nbsp;
They argue that parents' reluctance to let kids experience discomfort is ultimately stripping the next generation of essential life resilience.

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Why are 1 million Aussie kids suffering from anxiety?

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Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on 40 years of Working Class Man ahead of his upcoming Queensland shows, recounting the terrifying reality behind the album's iconic burning cane field photoshoot.

He also opened up about his recent health battles, revealing he feels better than he did at 29.

Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on 40 years of Working Class Man ahead of his upcoming Queensland shows, recounting the terrifying reality behind the album's iconic burning cane field photoshoot.
He also opened up about his recent health battles, revealing he feels better than he did at 29.

The one Cold Chisel song that still gives Jimmy Barnes a lump in his throat

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Dean & Sofie's $50,000 Rumour File - Do you have a rumour? Call 133 882 or email breakfast@4bc.com.au

Dean &amp; Sofie's $50,000 Rumour File - Do you have a rumour? Call 133 882 or email breakfast@4bc.com.au

RUMOUR FILE: McDonald's moves in, Aldi ad agency & secret golf pars

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Why are 1 million Aussie kids suffering from anxiety?

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