This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What's behind the alarming rise in youth anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal? In The Anxious Generation, renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigates the mental health crisis affecting today's teens-and how the smartphone and social media revolution has rewired childhood with lasting consequences.
This chapter-by-chapter summary distills Haidt's deeply researched exploration into how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based upbringing has disrupted normal development. With clarity and urgency, Haidt unpacks the many ways digital immersion is undermining kids' emotional well-being-from sleep deprivation and social comparison to addiction and loneliness.
More than a diagnosis, this summary also captures Haidt's practical solutions. He outlines a roadmap for reclaiming a healthier, freer childhood-starting with four actionable rules-and offers guidance for parents, educators, and policymakers seeking to reverse the trends and protect future generations.
Whether you're a concerned parent, educator, or mental health advocate, this summary delivers the essential insights and takeaways from one of the most important books on childhood and technology today.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. It is designed solely to enhance understanding and aid in the comprehension of the original work.
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
What's behind the alarming rise in youth anxiety, depression, and social withdrawal? In The Anxious Generation, renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigates the mental health crisis affecting today's teens-and how the smartphone and social media revolution has rewired childhood with lasting consequences.
This chapter-by-chapter summary distills Haidt's deeply researched exploration into how the shift from a play-based to a phone-based upbringing has disrupted normal development. With clarity and urgency, Haidt unpacks the many ways digital immersion is undermining kids' emotional well-being-from sleep deprivation and social comparison to addiction and loneliness.
More than a diagnosis, this summary also captures Haidt's practical solutions. He outlines a roadmap for reclaiming a healthier, freer childhood-starting with four actionable rules-and offers guidance for parents, educators, and policymakers seeking to reverse the trends and protect future generations.
Whether you're a concerned parent, educator, or mental health advocate, this summary delivers the essential insights and takeaways from one of the most important books on childhood and technology today.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. It is designed solely to enhance understanding and aid in the comprehension of the original work.
Summary of The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness
Summary of The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness
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Product Details
| BN ID: | 2940195117917 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | RapidReads |
| Publication date: | 07/31/2025 |
| Edition description: | Unabridged |
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