Book Review | Chapter 10 Summary – The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Chapter 10 argues that the harms of social media are not accidental—they are built into the system. Platforms are designed to capture attention using features like likes, notifications, and infinite scroll, because their business model depends on keeping users engaged as long as possible.
Haidt explains that tech companies are unlikely to change on their own, since reducing these addictive features would hurt profits. This creates what he calls a “race to the bottom,” where companies compete to exploit users’ psychological vulnerabilities.
As a result, he argues that government intervention is necessary. Like past regulations in other industries, laws can change incentives so platforms become safer for children.
He suggests actions such as limiting harmful design features, strengthening protections for youth, and creating policies that support more independence and real-world play for children.
Key Dates
May 28 | Fun Lunch | Mucho Burrito (Last day for popcorn sales) |
June 1-4 | Field Hockey Residency |
June 2 | School Council Meeting on Microsoft Teams | 6:30pm |
June 5 | Kindergarten Orientation 2026-27 | 1-2pm |
June 11 | Family Pizza Night (Hunterhorn Dominoes) |
June 18 | Fun Lunch | South Street Burger |
June 24 | Sports Day |
June 25 | Last Day for Kindergarten Students |
June 26 | Last Day for Grade 1-6 Students |
June 29 | Appeals Day (No School for Students) |
June 30 | Last day for Staff. School will be closed for Summer Holidays after this date |
Recurring Messages
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Fun Lunch | Mucho Burrito
Our next Fun Lunch will be Subway on May 28th. The ordering deadline is May 23rd. Orders can be placed at HealthyHunger.ca. This month we have been able to provide 10 students with a free fun lunch thanks to generous donations from BHS families!
If your child is absent on Fun Lunch day, their lunch will be kept in the office until 3:00 p.m. for pick-up. After that time, it will be discarded to meet health and safety guidelines and due to limited storage space.
Popcorn Sales | Delivered Every Thursday
Parent Association sells popcorn for students, which will be distributed each Thursday. All proceeds will support BHS families in need during the Winter Break/Christmas season. Popcorn orders will be made through HealthyHunger.ca. The ordering deadline for each week is Saturday.
FlipGive Fundraiser
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Dates of Significance
Indigenous Awareness Week (May 19-26, 2026)
Indigenous Awareness Week is an opportunity to celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The week invites learning, reflection, and community engagement in support of reconciliation and respectful relationships.
Shavuot (May 21–23, 2026)
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday marking the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is observed through prayer, study, and community gatherings, emphasizing reflection, learning, and connection to tradition and faith.
Eid al-Adha (May 26–27, 2026)
Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, is a significant Islamic holiday honoring Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion. It is a time for prayer, generosity, and community, with families gathering and sharing with those in need.