Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt links excessive screen time and lack of autonomy to a teen mental health crisis.

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt suggests that too much screen time and insufficient autonomy are causing a mental health crisis among America's teenagers. His new book, The Anxious Generation, provides recommendations to address these issues, such as granting kids more autonomy and delaying access to smartphones. However, parents face numerous challenges in implementing these changes, including resistance from schools, neighbors, other parents, and the law.

April 14, 2024
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