What Are We Reading? 'The Anxious Generation'

By Barrington Fulton, Jr.
Head of Middle School

As school professionals, we recognize the mental health challenges that today’s students face, which are detailed so insightfully in Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation. For those of you who haven’t read it, his research highlights how pressures like social media, academic demands, and societal expectations can heighten anxiety among young people.

At Foote, we remain committed to providing an environment that helps counter these pressures by promoting in-person connections, by not allowing cell phone or Apple Watch use during the school day, by fostering resilience, and by offering opportunities for real-world engagement.