Raising kids is both one of life’s greatest joys and greatest challenges. As the world shifts and changes, each generation brings with it its own unique set of challenges and obstacles. There are foundational elements of raising kids that will never change, while the canvas against which parents labor to help their kids navigate seems to change every day.

I recently had an opportunity to talk with my dear friend, physician and author Dr. Leonard Sax, for my Parenting Great Kids podcast. He is widely recognized as an expert in the field of raising both boys and girls and his insight on protecting your children from the culture of today is second to none. Dr. Sax and I spoke at length about the challenges facing young girls today and I must say, this is one of the most crucial conversations I’ve had in a long time.

Dr. Sax is the author of one of my favorite books, Girls On The Edge. In it, he describes four factors that girls struggle with the most in today’s culture. Two of the most significant are:

Sexual Identity

The Cyber Bubble

Dealing With Sexuality

The sexualization of girlhood has become a much more prominent part…