Ditch the homeschooling and go outside and play

27/05/2021 14 min
Ditch the homeschooling and go outside and play

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Episode Synopsis

A Psychology Professor from Dalhousie University says mandatory homeschooling is doing more harm than good. Dr. Simon Sherry says the policy in Nova Scotia is corroding parents’ and children’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and is impacting their relationships negatively. We discuss the issues of increased substance use and abuse by parents and his advice going forward.