Emergence: How Modern Convenience is Dumbing Down Our Children and What Parents and Schools Can Do About It
- Authors: Dr. Jonathan P. Strecker
- Genres: Education, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
- Format: Kindle & Paperback
- Length: 256 pages
- Publisher: Prometheus Books
- Publication Date: April 21, 2026
How To Ensure Your Children Grow Up Wise, Connected, Happy, Virtuous, and Healthy.
Emergence – Book Description
Now that AI is poised to change everything in our lives, this book epitomizes the term “timely.”
Modern society’s excessive focus on convenience and simplicity has led to a decline in human intelligence. It is essential for families and schools to rethink how we raise our children. Emergence emphasizes the cultivation of five types of intelligence: Intellectual, Social, Emotional, Ethical, and Physical, meeting this existential reality head-on. With artificial intelligence on the brink of becoming integral to our daily lives, this conversation—and this book—comes at a culturally critical time.
Emergence will be released in Spring 2026
About the Author – Dr. Jonathan P. Strecker
Dr. Jonathan P. Strecker is the Head of School at the Valley School of Ligonier in Pennsylvania. He started his educational career as a math teacher and Middle School Head at the Stanley Clark School in South Bend, Indiana. Later, he moved to The Woodlands, Texas to work as Middle School Head at The John Cooper School. He continued his education journey at Sam Houston State University and completed his Ed. D. in 2016. Now, at the Valley School of Ligonier, Strecker treasures his time working in a beautiful natural environment while helping children pursue wisdom, wellness, integrity, and community—the very attributes that have led to his own success in life. In his spare time, Jonathan enjoys writing, boating, and cheering on his Ohio sports teams. He lives in Rector, PA.
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Discover Emergence by Dr. Jonathan Strecker — a bold call for parents and educators to rethink how modern convenience is shaping our children’s minds.
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