The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Compare and contrast the concepts of carpenter parenting and gardener parenting. How do these approaches influence child development? Provide examples from the book to support your analysis.

Discuss the role of unsupervised play in child development. How does Haidt argue for its importance, and what evidence does he provide to support his claims? How might societal changes affect the feasibility of implementing more unsupervised play?

How does Haidt link the Great Rewiring to the rise of mental health issues among Generation Z?

Examine the collective action problem in the context of limiting smartphone use among adolescents. How does Haidt suggest communities overcome this issue? What are the potential challenges?

Explore the idea of digital detox. What are the proposed benefits? How might individuals and families implement a digital detox effectively?

What cultural and historical shifts that have contributed to the current state of adolescent mental health? How does Haidt connect these changes to the rise in anxiety and depression among young people?

What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of phone-free schools, and how might this approach be implemented in different educational settings?

Discuss the role of community in fostering healthy childhood development. How does Haidt propose communities support parents in promoting more independence and resilience among children?