A lot of Americans don’t realize the extent to which car culture has been forced on them.

Very excited for this event, which promises to be a timely discussion by a brilliant panel.

Childcare is becoming a bigger and bigger political priority, and receives a growing level of public funding - but what is it actually for?

Places are limited so do sign up!

Back to basics: what is childcare policy for?

Civitas is delighted to host a panel discussion and Q&A by David Goodhart, Miriam Cates, @AlysDenby, Stephanie H. Murray and Christine Farquharson
on how the government can best support families with children in the early years.

'Perhaps smartphones are not a diversion from a track record of stepping up to make the world safe for kids, but the continuation of a tendency to allow technology that conveniences adults to make public life hostile to children.'

Stephanie H. Murray

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For The Dispatch, I reviewed Jonathan Haidt's new book, in which he convincingly argues that the “great rewiring of childhood” is real and urgent. I’m just not sure he ever manages to reckon with its full scope or implications.

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First up, so pumped for Stephanie H. Murray’s The Dispatch debut, a probing reflection of @jonhaidt’s ‘The Anxious Generation’ and the tough questions it raises about technology and overprotective parenting. (2/) thedispatch.com/article/welcom…

For The Dispatch, I reviewed Jonathan Haidt's new book, in which he convincingly argues that the “great rewiring of childhood” is real and urgent. I’m just not sure he ever manages to reckon with its full scope or implications.

thedispatch.com/article/welcom…

This week's Blessing of Unicorns features unicorn-worthy reads on 1929, children and parenting, C.S. Lewis, and levitating saints. Thanks to Leah Libresco Sargeant Holly Taylor Coolman Stephanie H. Murray Michael Jimenez Daniel K. Williams The Pillar and more! currentpub.com/2024/04/12/ble…

Question for parents: do you care whether your kids ever get married and/or have kids? Would love to chat/hear your thoughts on the matter for a piece I'm working on. Email: [email protected]

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5,000 words from Freddie DeBoer about Ann Manov’s 3,500-word review of Lauren Oyler’s book. ChatGPT ass discourse.