The challenges of parents raising Gen Alpha are hard and societal norms are not making it easier. Jonathan Haidt presents the importance of a play-based childhood with numerous studies, including evidence that early access to social media has a severe effect on underage children. It focuses mainly on the anglosphere but also mentions studies from other regions. While listening to the book, i felt more and more grateful for the child-friendly city planning that Germany executes and also the societal structures it provides to raise independent children and adolescents. (sorry mum that I was always mad at you for making me go play outside)