The Anxious Generation
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt explores the rise in teen anxiety and depression since the 2010s. Haidt links this to the decline of unsupervised childhood play and the increase in smartphone use, which have led to isolation, attention issues, and social comparison. He emphasizes the harmful effects of social media, particularly on girls, and calls for reforms like delaying phone use and encouraging more outdoor play.
If you want to know why our administration made the decision to remove cell phones from school, this book will explain that and more, shedding light on how we can help children as they navigate the world of media.
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