Dear Jonathan, Catherine and Cynthia. I bought your book for my girls 12 year old grandson who is struggling with things that require focus and impulse control. He is very intelligent and an avid reader so I thought it would be an easy sell. He looked at it for about two minutes and decided not to read it because he didn’t have a glowing stone yet. He does have a glowing wrist monitor that the parents needed more than him. He also has a massive glowing boulder that he can’t move. This connects him to various video games and utube of course. The utube connection goes back to when he was about 5 and something called “Ryan’s toys”. The behavior issues because of it were obvious and the parents stopped it. I realized that I made a mistake giving him your book without reading it myself. Rebels lead by example so I asked to borrow it back. So glad I did. First of all I love collaboration. My best work always happened when I was able to work with other people. It’s been a long time ago now and I know you guys understand why. Your book is amazing on so many levels that I’m not sure what to say. I was drawn in immediately by your sense of humor. I have thought many times about skipping my stones across a lake somewhere. Too bad they’re hazardous waste because I could probably beat my record. The harsh truths through most of the book made me sad but I didn’t stop knowing you had the receipts to back it up. (Can’t wait to read “the anxious generation”) The ending left me happy, hopeful and excited about a change that is long overdue. Lastly l found that I needed this book more than anyone I know. I do a lot of things things thinking I’m helping someone else but the truth is I’m just helping myself.
Yes! Go to AmazingGeneration.com and scroll down - there is a discussion guide for adults/caregivers, as well as an educator's guide and a community reads discussion guide, all of which might have useful ideas. . . .
I'd also recommend asking your daughter to read it with the goal of helping YOU with your screen habits (even if you think your own habits are fine, this is an effective way of leveling the playing field and motivating kids) -- what can she teach you or help you with, based on what she learns from the book? Which parts does she wish that parents understood, etc etc?
I really hope this will be available in Danish fast. Loved the anxious generation and have tried to share its aspects ever since both in private and work life (social counselor here)
I would say since we have a lot of Gen Z and Millennials that grew up on screens, not able to read deeply, and already held captive by apps - this book should be read by ADULTS as well, not just tweens/teens.
My 10 year old 5th grader loved this book. She brought it to school and showed her friends and her teachers. She is sensitive when things seem like they’re insulting her generation or accusing them of watching too many screens etc, but she found this really empowering- especially the info about corporations wanting to control your attention and sell you things. She is also very excited about more independence.
Excited about the book, and to have my 12 year old daughter read it. We just gotten started, and her response to the introduction has been basically "meh". Has anyone come up with a parent-child discussion guide that we could use to structure conversations about the book in the family?
Love it : ). I also see the a headline in the Free Press this morning asks “Is Social Media the New Big Tobacco?” Wonderful developments.
THANK YOU! We are definitely REBELS and thrilled to know we aren't alone.
As a parent who has opted out of technology for my 11 & 12 y.o I still want to get this book for my kids to read so they hear it from someone else. :)
Dear Jonathan, Catherine and Cynthia. I bought your book for my girls 12 year old grandson who is struggling with things that require focus and impulse control. He is very intelligent and an avid reader so I thought it would be an easy sell. He looked at it for about two minutes and decided not to read it because he didn’t have a glowing stone yet. He does have a glowing wrist monitor that the parents needed more than him. He also has a massive glowing boulder that he can’t move. This connects him to various video games and utube of course. The utube connection goes back to when he was about 5 and something called “Ryan’s toys”. The behavior issues because of it were obvious and the parents stopped it. I realized that I made a mistake giving him your book without reading it myself. Rebels lead by example so I asked to borrow it back. So glad I did. First of all I love collaboration. My best work always happened when I was able to work with other people. It’s been a long time ago now and I know you guys understand why. Your book is amazing on so many levels that I’m not sure what to say. I was drawn in immediately by your sense of humor. I have thought many times about skipping my stones across a lake somewhere. Too bad they’re hazardous waste because I could probably beat my record. The harsh truths through most of the book made me sad but I didn’t stop knowing you had the receipts to back it up. (Can’t wait to read “the anxious generation”) The ending left me happy, hopeful and excited about a change that is long overdue. Lastly l found that I needed this book more than anyone I know. I do a lot of things things thinking I’m helping someone else but the truth is I’m just helping myself.
Sincerely, Charles. 62 and 12
Rebel and freedom fighter since 2012
Yes! Go to AmazingGeneration.com and scroll down - there is a discussion guide for adults/caregivers, as well as an educator's guide and a community reads discussion guide, all of which might have useful ideas. . . .
I'd also recommend asking your daughter to read it with the goal of helping YOU with your screen habits (even if you think your own habits are fine, this is an effective way of leveling the playing field and motivating kids) -- what can she teach you or help you with, based on what she learns from the book? Which parts does she wish that parents understood, etc etc?
I really hope this will be available in Danish fast. Loved the anxious generation and have tried to share its aspects ever since both in private and work life (social counselor here)
I would say since we have a lot of Gen Z and Millennials that grew up on screens, not able to read deeply, and already held captive by apps - this book should be read by ADULTS as well, not just tweens/teens.
So incredibly thankful for this book! I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy and you can read my review here, if you'd like. Hope it is helpful! https://theconnectedfamily.substack.com/p/the-book-that-changed-the-game-this
Bloody brilliant! Don't have teens but passing the word to friends who do about this must-read. Bravo!
So excited to read this book! Going to pre-order today.
- Ryan’s Wife
https://open.substack.com/pub/taylorarndt/p/perspective-intelligence-14-is-here?r=5jkqj0&utm_medium=ios&shareImageVariant=overlay
My 10 year old 5th grader loved this book. She brought it to school and showed her friends and her teachers. She is sensitive when things seem like they’re insulting her generation or accusing them of watching too many screens etc, but she found this really empowering- especially the info about corporations wanting to control your attention and sell you things. She is also very excited about more independence.
https://www.humanware.com/news/blogs/how-smart-glasses-support-blind-people-ray-ban-meta/
I listened on audible, then immediately bought the book. Such a great resource for kids! I’ll be gifting this book a lot!
I adopted and raised 7 Gen Z kids… all I could think was: if they only had this when they were in elementary school….if only we all knew….
Excited about the book, and to have my 12 year old daughter read it. We just gotten started, and her response to the introduction has been basically "meh". Has anyone come up with a parent-child discussion guide that we could use to structure conversations about the book in the family?
Our’s just arrived! Showed my 12 year old daughter…her words”seems like a good book.” 😊 Thank you!!
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