1KHO 817: Who's In Control of Who You Are? | Catherine Price, The Amazing Generation

About this episode

Catherine Price discusses her book 'The Amazing Generation' and the impact of screens on youth.

Every child wants friendship, freedom, and fun. The question is where they'll find it. Catherine Price returns to The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to talk about her new book The Amazing Generation, written with Jonathan Haidt, and why more young people are starting to question the role screens play in their lives. In this conversation, Catherine explains how tech companies compete for our attention, why so many older teens say they wish they had spent less time online, and what happens when children are given the tools to think for themselves. They discuss real friendship versus digital connection, the growing rebellion against constant screen use, the importance of boredom, hobbies, and outdoor play, and one powerful question every family should ask: If you had three extra hours every day, what would you do with them? This episode will leave you thinking differently about technology, childhood, and the person you're becoming. Links: Catherine Price: https://catherineprice.comThe Amazing Generation: https://www.amazinggeneration.comFamily Guide: https://catherineprice.com/family Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: 1000 Hours Outside

Guest: Catherine Price

Topics covered

• friendship
• technology
• screen time
• childhood development
• outdoor play
• boredom
• hobbies

Keywords

• friendship
• freedom
• fun
• screen use
• digital connection
• boredom
• outdoor activities
• youth
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Amazing Generation

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