If you’ve ever felt powerless watching your child hunched over a screen, lost in endless scrolling, you are not alone. Today’s parents are raising kids in the middle of a digital storm, where anxiety, depression, and isolation are soaring.

In this episode of The Bad Mom Podcast, I sit down with my husband, entrepreneur and futurist Mike Koenigs, to talk about the hardest parts of parenting in this anxious generation and why we still believe there is hope.

Mike shares how powerless he felt when our son ignored family rules about creating vs. consuming. We unpack why boundaries aren’t optional, they’re essential for saving lives and shaping character. And we tell the hard truth: screens can act like drugs, stealing attention, connection, and even self-worth.

But this isn’t just about pain. Mike brings a powerful message of hope: AI, when used intentionally, can be the tool that helps Gen Z discover their purpose, create income, and amplify their unique gifts. He calls AI a “capability amplifier”—something that can turn even small sparks of creativity into real opportunities.

If you’re a parent feeling stuck between fear and guilt, this conversation is your invitation to see tech differently. Yes, it can destroy, but it can also empower. And with the right guidance, this generation has more tools, power, and potential than any before it.