“The Anxious Generation” with Jonathan Haidt

Author, social physiologist, and parenting partner, Jonathan Haidt joins us this week to discuss his book The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness. In this interview, we explore the impact of screen time and social media on younger generations and the importance of returning to a play-based childhood through clear boundaries with technology.  Jonathan offers straightforward advice for parents on how to implement effective boundaries to delay and monitor screen time. He emphasizes the need for parents to come together to create an environment that allows children to experience a childhood centered around play, friendship, and outdoor activities. He argues that our fears about the dangers of the outdoors should be redirected towards the overuse of screens, enabling our kids to grow up in a healthier way.  We delve into the four norms he proposes to achieve these changes and stress the crucial need for all parents to unite in making these changes possible in our children’s lives and schools. I encourage everyone to listen to this interview and consider the compelling facts Jonathan presents, so we can raise a healthy generation of kids.  Be sure to visit https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/ for more information and resources.  Please join us on YouTube for our full conversation and many more on video!