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The Glass Cage: Growing Up In a Filtered World

The Glass Cage: Growing Up In a Filtered World

Collins, Richard L.

Paperback

Young Adult Nonfiction

ISBN13: 9798246281253
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jan 30 2026
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Do you remember a childhood of scraped knees and backyard adventures? Of boredom that blossomed into creativity, and conversations that weren't measured in likes?For today's generation, the landscape of growing up has fundamentally changed. Their world is framed by a screen-a glass cage of curated highlights, constant connection, and silent comparison. The Glass Cage: Growing Up in a Filtered World is not a rant against technology. It is a deeply felt exploration of what happens when the messy, magical, and essential parts of childhood are mediated through a phone.We follow the journey of a generation who learned to swipe before they could swing a bat. We see the quiet trade-offs: virtual validation for real-world confidence, endless scrolling for unstructured play, and filtered perfection for authentic, imperfect discovery. This book gives voice to the hidden loneliness behind a feed full of friends, and examines the real cost of never being truly bored, and never being truly offline.But this is also a story of hope and reclamation. It is a crucial conversation starter for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about the future of childhood. By understanding the cage, we can begin to find the key.If you've ever looked up from your own screen to wonder what this new world is doing to our kids, this book is your essential next step. Turn the page and start seeing clearly. Buy your copy today.

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