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Duke of Sussex: Kids are 'Our Upgrade'
15 Apr
Summary
- Prince Harry advocates for parents adapting to social media's impact.
- He views children as an 'upgrade' to previous generations.
- Harry emphasizes the importance of proactive mental health therapy.

During a Wednesday morning visit to the Whitten Oval, the training ground for the Western Bulldogs, Prince Harry engaged in a discussion about men's health and modern parenting. He spoke about how social media is reshaping family dynamics, emphasizing the need for parents to adapt. Harry shared his perspective that children are an 'upgrade,' a sentiment he noted differs from his own upbringing.
He also advocated for proactive mental health care, explaining the benefits of therapy beyond addressing immediate issues. Harry encouraged individuals not to wait for a crisis to seek support. The Movember movement, founded in Melbourne in 2003, was highlighted for its work in men's health, particularly mental health, suicide prevention, and various cancers.
Earlier in his visit, Harry and Meghan engaged with children and patients at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. They also participated in a pottery session at the Australian National Veterans' Art Museum, supporting the children of veterans.