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The Economist Asks: Philippa Perry

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During the pandemic, how can we better parent our children? Psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry talks to Anne McElvoy about the mental-health consequences for the 1.6 billion students kept out of school during the pandemic. Plus, why the idea of quality time is a “cop-out” and feeling sad is part of being human.  Please subscribe to The Economist for full access to print, digital and audio editions: www.economist.com/podcastoffer  

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