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Chapter 8: Spiritual Elevation and Degradation

Haidt explores how the pervasive use of smartphones and social media has led to a decline in spiritual well-being, not just among adolescents but across society. He argues that digital interactions often replace practices that foster spiritual elevation, such as shared rituals, physical activities, stillness, self-transcendence, forgiveness, and awe in nature. These practices, which once connected individuals to a sense of meaning and community, are increasingly undermined by the distractions and superficial engagements of the digital world. Haidt highlights that this "spiritual degradation" contributes to feelings of emptiness and disconnection, particularly among younger generations.

Chapter 9: Preparing for Collective Action

In this chapter, Haidt emphasizes the need for collective action to address the mental health crisis exacerbated by smartphones and social media. He introduces the concept of "collective action problems," where individual decisions, such as allowing children to have smartphones, collectively lead to negative societal outcomes. Haidt suggests that coordinated efforts—such as community agreements, policy changes, and technological solutions—can help mitigate these issues. He advocates for measures like delaying smartphone access, implementing age verification for social media, and promoting policies that encourage healthier childhood experiences.

This is where so called 'collective action' by us here at Sheet will make this change, we are all in this together and we can see delaying smart phones is the most healthy and sensible action for us to take - but taking it collectively is a lot easier for parents and children alike!!

Park Run

Now, I know many of you know about these organised 5k (walk or run) which take place across the world - UK starting at 9am each Saturday morning. I know many of our children do the junior 2km at event at Hogmoor Inclosure in Bordon.

Locations: 855

Finishers: 3,661,388

Finishes: 64,409,499

Average finish time: 00:29:28

Why not give it a go? It's free!! You just need to register.

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/

Robins - Grace

Kingfishers - Hadley, Luna, Oliver N, Rosie, Thea, Katherine, Freddie

Herons - Sam, Piku, Remy, Olivia, Flora, Ted, Hudson, Chistopher C, Rhumer, Ralph, Alfie, Ben H, Poppy

Kestrels - Edison, Lulu, Ned, Oliver M,
George C, Dino, Millie, Wilfred, Lucy Rose