Baby Boomer's Parents "Didn't Know What The Hell They Were Doing"

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The speaker is George Leonard. I interviewed him and hundreds of others as part of my 6 part PBS television series, Making Sense Of The Sixties. He was trying to find an explanation for why so many parents of the 1950s, especially in the rising middle class, spoiled their kids without really realizing that they were doing so, and what the effective that might be.

George Leonard (1923–2010) was an American writer, editor, and educator renowned for his contributions to the Human Potential Movement. He served as President Emeritus of the Esalen Institute, past-president of the Association for Humanistic Psychology, and co-founded Integral Transformative Practice International. Leonard authored several influential books, including "Education and Ecstasy," "The Transformation," and "Mastery: The Keys to Success and Long-Term Fulfillment." His work emphasized personal growth, education reform, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit.

Leonard's perspectives on the Baby Boomer generation and his own children are not documented but his writings addressed societal and generational themes, advocating for self-awareness and continuous personal development. In his book "Mastery," he discusses the importance of embracing lifelong learning and the journey toward self-improvement, principles that could be applied across generations.

Leonard's overarching philosophy encouraged individuals to pursue their highest potential, regardless of generational identity or childraising issues.