Welcome to another episode of The YouSchool Podcast with Scott Schimmel. This episode is deeply personal, as Scott reflects on his teenage years and the struggle of pretending to be someone he wasn’t. Today, kids face even greater challenges in discovering their identity. We continue our journey through the 30 Critical Questions Every Kid Needs to Answer to build a meaningful life. This week, we tackle Question #2: What Makes You Unique? Many kids seek external validation instead of embracing their true selves. The pressures of social media, competitive academics, and sports make it even harder for them to confidently own their identity. Scott explores how parents and educators can help kids recognize, embrace, and align their choices with their uniqueness.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Why kids struggle with identity and self-acceptance

✅ The dangers of external validation and social conformity

✅ How parents can act as a healthy, accurate mirror for their children

✅ Practical ways to encourage kids to embrace their uniqueness

✅ The role of social media, peer pressure, and college admissions in identity formation Join us as we uncover the ways to guide kids toward confidence, self-awareness, and authenticity.

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