The FACEBrook (Family and Community Education in Elmbrook) Book Club in partnership with Elmbrook Parent Network and Forever Friends, hosted an intergenerational book club at the Brookfield Public Library on Thursday, January 30. The event was a great success with 100 participants discussing the Jonathan Haidt bestselling book The Anxious Generation, which explores the impact of the ever-expanding virtual world on children’s mental health. Participants engaged in rich conversations about their personal experiences with raising children in the digital world, challenges they have faced, and strategies they have tried.
“It’s important that we model our phone-based behavior for our kids,” reflected one participant. “Be present with others and encourage more free play,” suggested another.
The books for the event were made available thanks to a grant from Forever Friends. The School District of Elmbrook thanks everyone for taking the time to be a part of this important discussion.