Hollowed Out

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Do teachers have a front row seat to America's decline? Jeremy S. Adams, a teacher at both high school and college levels, believes so. After decades of trying to instill wisdom, ambition, and a love of learning, he observes a troubling consensus among educators: something essential is missing in today's youth. Their curiosity is stunted, reasoning underdeveloped, values uninformed, knowledge lacking, and, most concerning, their humanity diminished. These digital hermits show little interest in marriage and family, largely dismiss religion, and often express disdain for patriotism. They sympathize with riots and view American society as fundamentally flawed. Frequently friendless and depressed, they eat, study, and even 'socialize' alone. Adams sees a generation slipping away, with problems that have been festering for years exacerbated by COVID-19 lockdowns. The result could be a lost generation, mired in alienation and confusion. In his compelling work, Adams explores why students have turned away from the wisdom and institutions of Western civilization and offers insights on how to reconnect with them. This poignant and inspiring book is essential for every parent, teacher, and patriot concerned about the future of our youth and nation.