In this episode, the hosts review Jonathan Haidt's book, "The Anxious Generation", tackling the rise of teen mental illness and the impact of technology on childhood development. They explore how the shift from play-based to phone-based childhood has contributed to issues like attention fragmentation, loneliness, and perfectionism. The conversation also covers gender-specific impacts, with girls facing social media pressures and boys retreating into virtual worlds.The ladies also share personal insights, practical solutions for parents and educators, and invite listeners to reflect on the effects of tech on the youth in their own lives. After the break, the ladies dive into pop culture, discussing P. Diddy's recent arrest on serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, as well as the controversy surrounding the ShxtsNGigs podcast. The hosts reflect on the cultural implications and their own perspectives, bringing both insightful analysis and humor to the conversation. Listen in and enjoy, Cheers!!*Please be advised, this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. Trigger warning: We discuss suicide in this episode. Please remember, we are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. 

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About the Author:https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/
About the Book: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book
Notes: 
Indiana state law prohibits phones in school https://www.wevv.com/news/new-indiana-law-bans-phones-qin-school/article_6d571730-4df6-11ef-8ca9-f3445cbacef0.html#
Teen "sextortion" on social media: (trigger warning) https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAGfZTBIGEi/?igsh=ZDIxN2g5MjAzdGN1 
Puff Daddy arrest: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-federal-custody/
ShxtznGiggs Clip:https://www.tiktok.com/@shxtzngigss/video/

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