"The Anxious Generation" Book Group

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN - "THE ANXIOUS GENERATION" BOOK GROUP.  This fall, our St. Matthew's/St. Paul's Family Ministry Team is offering a group book study around the New York Times bestseller "The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness," written by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt.  This compelling book discusses the impacts that smartphones, social media, and other societal trends have had on our youth, and offers practical (but counter-cultural) ideas on how to establish important boundaries for younger children and adolescents. We are particularly encouraging parents with young kids to join us, so that you can think about these things before you experience the pressure to get a smartphone for your child.

Our get-togethers will be held once a month on the second Sunday from 5:00 to 6:00pm, alternating between churches.  The first gathering will be an information and introductory session on Sunday, September 14 in the Fellowship Hall at St. Paul's; childcare will be provided.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase at a reduced cost or can be bought at Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, or other major book sellers.

If you are interested in attending the September 14 informational session, please sign up here so that we make sure to have adequate childcare in place.  If you have any questions, you can contact Craig Miller at craigyouthmin@gmail.com, or 484-320-0785.