Listen "Reclaiming Childhood in the Digital Age"
Episode Synopsis
In our meditation of the week:Msgr. Fred Dolan explores the spiritual and societal impact of our growing dependence on digital devices, particularly among the young. Drawing on insights from Professor Jonathan Haidt’s "The Anxious Generation" and recent cultural trends, the meditation helps us bring to our prayer the devastating effects of our digital age on our attention, mental health, and spiritual life.Listen now to reflect on:• The transformation from play-based to phone-based childhood and its devastating effects• The physical and psychological harms linked to Gen Z's digital habits• How constant screen exposure fragments attention and weakens human connection• Four practical norms to reclaim childhood: delay smartphones, limit social media, phone-free schools, and encourage free playView TranscriptVisit Show PageSupport the showTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!Let us know that our podcast is important to you: Share your favorite episodes with others and leave us a rating or review. Stay connected with us on Facebook and Instagram. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: www.stjosemaria.org Also, if you enjoy the podcast, please consider helping us keep our episodes free and accessible for all our listeners: Give today!
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