Tara Borowiecki | The Anxious Generation: Social Media, Schools & the Cost of Instant Everything

As kids return to school this fall, the conversation around youth mental health is louder than ever—and one question keeps coming up:Should we ban social media for kids under high school age?To kick off Season 2 of Tune Up Your Warrior, Jenny sits down with high school teacher and mom Tara Borowiecki to unpack what’s really happening in today’s classrooms—and homes—when it comes to screens, stress, and overstimulation.Drawing on Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation and their own lived experiences, they explore:Why today’s youth are more anxious, distracted, and overwhelmedWhat teachers are witnessing on the front lines of educationWhether social media bans help—or hinder—students and familiesThe importance of informed, not fear-based, decision-makingAnd how to support young people in a world that rarely slows downThis episode isn’t about choosing sides. It’s about rethinking the systems we’ve built—and asking how we can create space for kids to thrive inside of them.Because building stronger kids isn’t about control.It’s about responsibility.