Haidt presents the evidence that smartphones and social media are rewiring childhood — contributing to skyrocketing rates of teen anxiety, depression, and self-harm. Then he offers four concrete reforms. The most important parenting book of 2024, whether you have kids or not.
Non-fiction — no romantic content.
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Moods: Urgent Research-Backed Alarming Actionable
Tropes: Smartphones and Kids Social Media Childhood Public Health
Nuanced — specific about which aspects of phone-based childhood are harmful.
Yes — four concrete reforms for families, schools, and tech companies.
Data-driven rather than moralizing — lets the research speak.