Displaying adolescence in schools is advocated, emphasizing the importance of parental participation, according to an expert's opinion.
In a world where adolescents face immense pressure growing up online, the Netflix series 'Adolescence' sheds light on the culture of violence towards women and girls. The show tells a chilling story of a schoolgirl stabbed by a 13-year-old classmate.
Tanith Carey, author of 'What's My Teenager Thinking?', believes that discussing this series with teenagers is a positive step, particularly for young girls. Carey advises parents to watch 'Adolescence' on their own first before discussing it with their teenagers, to process any difficult feelings and provide calm, helpful answers.
Carey emphasises the importance of discussing 'Adolescence' together as a family, to provide a 'loving adult perspective'. She believes that without discussing the snippets of 'Adolescence' that young teen girls access with a caring adult, they can look even more frightening.
According to Carey, there are age-appropriate ways to discuss the issues of 'Adolescence' with younger teen girls without making them afraid they'll be harmed for saying 'no' to a boy's request. She urges parents to view 'Adolescence' as an opportunity to talk to their daughters about how they treat and see boys, ensuring it's not seen as a 'tool' for shaming male classmates.
Parents should be clear on their own views first when discussing 'Adolescence' with their young people. Carey suggests that parents and schools could support girls by encouraging them to campaign against the issues covered in 'Adolescence'. This could include writing to MPs, social media companies, signing petitions, and learning to question online misogyny.
'Rotten Tomatoes' has discussed 'Adolescence' in parliament and several of its stars have been nominated for awards. The series will be made available to all secondary schools across the UK, providing a platform for open discussions about these important issues.
Carey also advises parents to discuss 'Adolescence' with their young people as a family before they see it at school. Parents can reiterate the importance of treating all classmates with dignity, no matter their gender or sexual experience.
'What's My Teenager Thinking?: Practical Child Psychology for Modern Parents' was authored by Tanith Carey and Dr. Angharad Rudkin, providing valuable insights for parents navigating the complexities of teenage life. Carey's guidance offers a thoughtful approach to discussing difficult topics with teenagers, promoting open and honest conversations that foster understanding and empathy.
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