Conversations on The Anxious Generation

Conversations on The Anxious Generation

Tuesdays, September 10, 18, 24 | 7:00-8:30PM | Zoom
In The Anxious Generation, social pscychologist Jonathan Haidt investigates the nature of modern childhood and describes an epidemic of teen mental illness that has hit the U.S. The book is a call to action, proposing strategies to move us from a “phone based childhood” back to a “play based childhood,” and prioritizes the mental health of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Whether you are just beginning to think about having children or you are a parent or grandparent, join us for one of the conversations we are hosting to dive into Haidt’s book and the issues and solutions it identifies.

• September 10 – we will consider what people who care about children and teens, but don’t necessarily have them in their homes, can do.
• September 17 – our focus will be on families with young children, from infants through elementary school.
• September 24 – we will consider what this means for families with tweens, teens, and young adults.

Join us for the conversation(s) that resonate most with your stage of life and experience or come to the one that best fits your schedule. RSVP using the buttons below for the zoom links or visit www.fumcaustin.org/the-anxious-generation for more details and resources.