Dr. Phil McGraw stirred up controversy on ‘The View’ as he criticized pandemic school closures and their impact on children. The co-hosts of the ABC show were taken aback by his comments, with Sunny Hostin and Whoopi Goldberg defending the shutdowns as an effort to save lives.

During the discussion, Dr. Phil expressed his concerns about the negative effects of school closures, citing the increase in depression, anxiety, and loneliness among children. He also highlighted the impact on mandated reporters’ ability to identify and help abused children, as well as the decline in referrals for abuse cases.

However, the co-hosts pushed back, emphasizing the need to protect children from the risk of COVID. They argued that keeping children out of potential infection sources was crucial, as they believed that the mismanagement of COVID posed a greater threat to children than the virus itself.

The exchange on ‘The View’ has reignited the debate over pandemic school closures and their consequences for children. While Dr. Phil’s remarks have sparked controversy, they have also brought attention to the complex challenges and considerations surrounding the decisions made during the pandemic.