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😱 I Read The Anxious Generation So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Parents Need to Know
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Hey Reader, If The Anxious Generation has been popping up in your feeds, group chats, or school newsletters lately—you’re not imagining it. When I was chatting with a friend who’s a high school principal, she told me: “The biggest debate happening in schools right now isn’t about curriculum, mental test, or testing—it’s whether or not to ban phones.” Jonathan Haidt’s new book is the #1 bestseller shaking up the parenting world. It's bold. It’s backed by data. And it makes a clear argument: 📵 Ban phones until highschool So I read the book. My teen. What she said shifted everything for me. In this blog post, I’m sharing:
This isn’t about screen time limits or panic-inducing stats. It's about talking openly with your kids 👉 Click here to read it now. With you in the mess, P.S. I know how overwhelming all of this can feel. I’ve had my own moments of guilt, fear, and second-guessing when it comes to screens and parenting—especially after reading books like The Anxious Generation. But I also believe that we need more nuance, not more panic. If this post resonates with you—even if it just gets you thinking—I’d love for you to share it. Forward it to another parent, drop it in your WhatsApp group, or post it online. These are the conversations we need to be having. And if you have thoughts, questions, or even a completely different take, hit reply. I’d love to hear how this lands with you. We’re figuring this out together. |
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