Dragon Dialogues
THE ANXIOUS GENERATION
UNPACKING THE GREAT REWIRING OF CHILDHOOD
Tuesday, November 5
7 p.m.
Mulitz Theater
Free and open to the public!
From the late 1990s to 2011, mental health statistics for American teenagers were stable. Then, in 2012, something changed dramatically: rates of anxiety, depression, and self-harm surged among girls, with a more gradual increase among boys. Why this sudden surge? Jonathan Haidt’s book, The Anxious Generation explores beyond the idea that “social media is destroying everybody,” offering a nuanced exploration of the transformation of childhood and its impact on mental health.
Join us for a compelling, live panel discussion as part of Glenelg Country School’s Dragon Dialogues speaker series. A panel of experts will delve into this complex and urgent issue of the decline of play and social media and its impacts on our children. Per Haidt, this is “a subtle and interesting story about the transformation of childhood—a tragedy that occurred in three acts.” Together, we’ll unpack the causes and consider solutions to this generational crisis. Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion.
While this event is free and open to the public, registration is encouraged. Please use the form below to register.
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Brita Stewart
Glenelg Country School Middle School Dean of Students
Nicole Gable, MD
Pediatrician, Catonsville Primary Care Center
Madeline Rosewag
Occupational Therapist and Owner, Children’s Therapy Center
Sarah Croushler, LCPC, NCC, BC-DMT
Glenelg Country School Counselor
About Dragon Dialogues
Dragon Dialogues is a speaker series launched by Glenelg Country School in 2014. The events, which are free and open to the public, are designed to bring together parents, friends, faculty, and the community to hear from experts who spark dialogue around topics that affect our children and their educational experience.