https://twitter.com/keatingd/status/1774825966721716646?t=1PUi_MKvDc0rhqIzPt318Q&s=19 I take back what I said about Haidt's book. I'm very sheltered, so I thought there was a broad consensus that portable screens are terrible for children. But ap… Read on blog or Reader Clarissa's Blog Read on blog or Reader The Anti-Haidt Position Clarissa April 2 Good points. The social media moral panic is not harmless. Some parents will severely restrict use, denying social connections for kids who have few options. Big picture: it diverts attention from real stressors harming mental health- climate, gun violence, inequality, racism etc https://t.co/dUV6iBjik4 — Daniel Keating (@keatingd) April 1, 2024 I take back what I said about Haidt's book. I'm very sheltered, so I thought there was a broad consensus that portable screens are terrible for children. But apparently there are many people who still pretend they aren't. One truly despairs sometimes. That adult people would openly argue that screens promote "social connections" and that "climate and inequality" drive depression rates is extremely disappointing. Good luck convincing these folks to put down their devices at least to spare their own children. Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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