The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for

"The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure" is a book written by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt, published in 2018. The book argues that the current trends of "safetyism" and "coddling" on college campuses and in society more broadly are doing more harm than good and are setting up a generation for failure. The authors argue that the rise of "safetyism" in American society, which is the belief that individuals should be protected from any form of harm or offense, is causing a number of negative effects, including the erosion of free speech, the suppression of dissenting opinions, and the creation of a culture of fear and intolerance. They argue that this culture of safetyism is particularly prevalent on college campuses, where many students and faculty members have become increasingly unwilling to engage with ideas that they find offensive or disagreeable. The authors also argue that the trend of "coddling" or overprotecting young people is also having negative effects. They argue that by shielding young people from the challenges and difficulties of life, we are preventing them from developing the resilience, self-reliance, and mental toughness that they will need to succeed in the real world. The book has been widely praised for its thought-provoking and insightful analysis of the current state of American society and culture. Some reviewers have noted that the book's arguments are well-researched and well-supported, while others have noted that the book's tone can be divisive and polarizing. Overall, "The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure" is a thought-provoking and insightful book that challenges the current trends of safetyism and coddling in American society. It argues that these trends are doing more harm than good and are setting up a generation for failure. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the current state of American culture and society and the implications of these trends for the future.