The Anxious Generation

If this important book rings enough alarms to make politicians impose a genuine social media ban on children, I believe most parents would be happy and most teenagers happier * The Times, Book of the Week * Urgent and essential . . . it ought to become a foundational text for the growing movement to keep smartphones out of schools, and young children off social media -- Sophie McBain * Guardian * Compelling, readable, remarkably persuasive . . . methodically sets out the problem, the harm it’s causing and what we can do about it . . . a clarion-call to parents everywhere -- Lucy Denyer * Telegraph * Erudite, engaging, combative, crusading -- Tracy Dennis-Tiwary * New York Times Book Review * Deals seriously with counter-arguments and gaps in the evidence . . . all the suggestions sound sensible. Some even sound fun * Economist * Shows how smartphones have damaged the teenage mind . . . interweaving distressing analysis alongside practical advice -- Ed Smith * New Statesman * The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt sets out inarguable evidence that smartphones are fuelling an anxiety epidemic among young people — and big tech must do more to reverse it … an extremely important and compelling read… I can’t recommend this book highly enough; everyone should read it. It is a game-changer for society * Irish Independent * a persuasive and rousing argument -- Anna Davis * Evening Standard * An urgent and provocative read on why so many kids are not okay—and how to course correct. . . . even if you’re not ready to ban smartphones until high school, this book will challenge you to rethink how we nurture the potential in our kids and prepare them for the world -- Adam Grant * author of Think Again * Jonathan Haidt is a modern-day prophet, disguised as a psychologist. In this book, he’s back to warn us of the dangers of a phone-based childhood. He points the way forward to a brighter, stronger future for us all -- Susan Cain * author of Quiet * This is a crucial read for parents of children of elementary school age and beyond, who face the rapidly changing landscape of childhood. Haidt lays out problems but also solutions for making a better digital life with kids -- Emily Oster * author of Expecting Better * Every single parent needs to stop what they are doing and read this book immediately. Jonathan Haidt is the most important psychologist in the world today, and this is the most important book on the topic that’s reshaping your child’s life right now -- Johann Hari * author of Stolen Focus * This key book deserves attention * Independent *