1KHO 673: Children Are Growing Up Without a Future They Can Clearly See | Issy Butson, Stark Raving Dad

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.9 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Get your free 2026 tracker sheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out the 2026 Kick-Off Pack as part of the 1000 Hours Outside Mega Bundle ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (available through January 12th!) *** The world our kids are heading into is changing so fast that the old map from childhood to adulthood doesn’t work anymore—and Issy Butson (Stark Raving Dad) explains why that matters right now. We talk about how AI is already reshaping work (starting with entry-level roles), why school still rewards sitting still and fitting in, and what actually builds the kind of young person who can thrive when the future is unclear: autonomy, real competence, and genuine connection. Issy breaks down the research behind motivation (Self-Determination Theory) and makes a powerful case for boredom, agency, mixed-age community, and real-world learning—not as trendy ideas, but as essential training for adaptability. If you’ve ever had wobbly knees in your homeschool journey (or you’re just trying to raise resilient kids in a rapidly shifting world), this episode will steady you and give you language for what you already sense is true. Learn more about everything Issy has to offer here Check out The Complete Life Without School Collection here Check out Issy's Podcast here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Oh, oh, it's a beautiful world.
0:05.0	Ain't nothing on a screen that's ever gonna beat this view.
0:10.0	Oh, oh, it's a beautiful world.
0:16.0	And I just wanna share it with with I just want to share with you
0:21.5	this beautiful world
0:24.5	such a beautiful world
0:27.4	oh
0:30.6	Hey friends
0:34.9	Before we begin I want to say thanks for pressing play
0:37.3	And spending a little time with me today.
0:40.0	This episode has been years in the making for me. Our guest is Issy Butson from Stark Raving Dad.
0:45.3	And this conversation goes straight into this looming situation that the world our children are growing up into and will enter as adults looks vastly different than the one our childhood's prepared us for.
0:55.9	Basically, the arc from childhood to adulthood is changing fast and the way we structure the youth
1:00.6	years has to change with it. We talk about AI, motivation, boredom, agency, and why the skills
1:06.6	children will need most in the future aren't taught on worksheets or measured by tests.
1:11.0	This is one of those episodes that gives you insight and a lot to consider.
1:14.4	It'll be a great conversation to discuss with your friends.
1:17.5	Before we jump in, I want to invite you into a few practical tools that can support your
1:20.7	family this year.
1:21.9	Our free 2026, 1,000 hours outside tracker sheets are available.
1:25.8	They are simple, beautiful, and incredibly effective at
1:28.2	guarding childhood. They help make time outside visible, build momentum, and give families something real to
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