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Utah’s Book Bans vs. Mental Health: Are We Missing the Real Crisis Facing Our Kids

As Utah parents debate which books should be banned from schools, an even more dangerous crisis is unfolding—one that’s devastating our children’s mental health. While screens and social media dominate their lives, kids are disconnecting from reading, sinking deeper into anxiety and depression. Could we be fighting the wrong battle?

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As Utah parents debate which books should be banned from schools, an even more dangerous crisis is unfolding—one that’s devastating our children’s mental health. While screens and social media dominate their lives, kids are disconnecting from reading, sinking deeper into anxiety and depression. Could we be fighting the wrong battle?

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