The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness By Jonathan Haidt Exploring Smartphones and Social Media's Effect on Today's Kids
ALC BOOK STUDY
In our annual book study, we will explore what Johnathan Haidt has coined "The Great Rewiring of Childhood.” Haidt, a social psychologist and professor at NYU, argues that the years 2010-2015 saw a societal shift from a play-based childhood to a phone-based childhood, with dramatic plunges in youth mental health globally. He integrates tons of data to prove this point and offers several simple solutions governments, schools and parents can take to improve the well being of our children. We will discuss how the data and solutions relate to our school communities to continue prioritizing and supporting student mental health district wide.
NOTE: Participants must obtain a copy of The Anxious Generation prior to the start of the course.
FORMAT: Synchronous online learning
DATES: Tuesdays, 1/27/26, 2/24/26, 3/24/26, 4/28/26
TIME: 4PM-5PM
FACILITATOR/CONTACT: Kerry Babson [kbabson@hartfordcsd.org], Adirondack Literacy Council
FEE: None. Registration is required.
CTLE HOURS: 4
REGISTRATION: https://tinyurl.com/mpm2ke9v