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. :)
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
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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My copy just arrived. I’m so excited!!!!
I am so excited for this Jon. A resource that’s actually accessible to children.