Book Club

"The Anxious Generation" Community Book Club

In The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt examines the sharp rise in teen depression, anxiety, and suicide that began in the early 2010s. He traces the crisis to a shift from a “play-based childhood” to a “phone-based childhood,” showing how constant connectivity and social media disrupted sleep, focus, relationships, and emotional development.

He offers practical solutions for families, schools, tech companies, and governments to help restore healthy, independent childhoods. Backed by data and experience, Haidt’s urgent message calls on us to reclaim real play and protect the next generation from the harms of a phone-based life.

Join us for 6 engaging and thoughtful discussions about screen time and the challenges faced by today's youth. 

Who: Parents, Educators, Neighbors, and Community Members

When: Every other Monday at 7:00 PM, November 10 - January 19

Where: via Zoom