Good Inside with Dr. Becky

The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt

Mar 26, 2024

Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist from NYU and best-selling author of The Anxious Generation, dives into the alarming effects of technology on kids' mental health. He explores how smartphones and social media have replaced play, contributing to rising anxiety, especially in girls. Haidt discusses the importance of unstructured play for development and offers hope with practical solutions for parents. The conversation balances the need for independence in childhood with mindfulness around digital dangers, aiming to foster healthier, happier youth.

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Smartphones and social media impacted childhood drastically from 2010 to 2015, leading to a 'great rewiring' of experiences.

Traditional play is essential for cognitive and social skills development in children, contrasting with screen-based activities.

Social media usage can negatively impact children's self-perception, emphasizing the need for real-world validation.

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The Great Rewiring of Childhood and Its Impact

Between 2010 and 2015, childhood underwent a rapid transformation due to the surge of smartphones and social media. With the majority of teens owning smartphones by 2015, childhood experiences fundamentally changed. This period, termed the 'great rewiring,' witnessed a shift from traditional childhood activities to screen-centric interactions, altering sleep patterns, social interactions, and time spent on essential childhood experiences like play and family time.

Play is the Key to Learning and Development

01:15

Impact of Sociological Changes on Parenting and Childhood

02:58

Balancing Independence and Protection in Parenting

01:53

Four Norms for Solving Kids' Technology Addiction

04:18

Intro

2min

The Impact of Screen Time on Childhood Development

4min

Navigating Childhood in the Digital Age

23min

Navigating Parenting Challenges: From Morning Routines to Social Media Dangers

6min

Navigating Teens and Social Media

12min

Navigating Parenting Challenges in the Digital Age

4min

Embracing Independence: The Parent-Child Journey of Risk

3min

Empowering Change in Children's Mental Health

3min

Social psychologist and author, Jonathan Haidt, joins Dr. Becky to discuss his new book The Anxious Generation. In this powerful episode, they talk about the impact of phones, social media, and the decline of play on our kids' mental health. But Jonathan also offers hope that we can end the epidemic of mental illness, end phone-based childhood, and restore a more humane childhood.

For Jonathan Haidt's new book, The Anxious Generation, and more information please visit anxiousgeneration.com. To dig deeper into all of these issues, and follow Jon's work beyond the book, please subscribe to his free substack, AfterBabel.com

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Good Inside with Dr. Becky

The Anxious Generation with Jonathan Haidt

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The Great Rewiring of Childhood and Its Impact

The Evolution of Childhood and the Influence of Technology

The Role of Play and Its Impact on Child Development

Impact of Social Media on Children's Sense of Self

Implementing Four Norms for Healthy Tech Usage

Play is the Key to Learning and Development

Impact of Sociological Changes on Parenting and Childhood

Balancing Independence and Protection in Parenting

Four Norms for Solving Kids' Technology Addiction

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The Great Rewiring of Childhood and Its Impact

The Evolution of Childhood and the Influence of Technology

The Role of Play and Its Impact on Child Development

Impact of Social Media on Children's Sense of Self

Implementing Four Norms for Healthy Tech Usage

Play is the Key to Learning and Development

Impact of Sociological Changes on Parenting and Childhood

Balancing Independence and Protection in Parenting

Four Norms for Solving Kids' Technology Addiction

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