The hit Netflix show has been made free for schools to show. But evidence suggests that making teens watch it won't inevitably fix the problem of toxic online influences. It could do the opposite
I still argue that putting on an episode of Married At First Sight Australia, even if it’s just the TikTok clips, and engaging the kids in an open conversation would be a more effective use of their time than forcing them to watch Adolescence.
> "We think you’re going to be a murderer, so shut up and spend 4 whole hours watching this fictional show that tells us how dangerous you are."
It'd've probably been better, had they outright said that. What exacerbates the situation is the dishonesty of making it look like the people of relative authority have your best interests in mind, when all they want is to deter some behaviour. I feel like teenagers can see well past that. Dishonesty feels more insulting than a stern finger-wagging.
I still argue that putting on an episode of Married At First Sight Australia, even if it’s just the TikTok clips, and engaging the kids in an open conversation would be a more effective use of their time than forcing them to watch Adolescence.
> "We think you’re going to be a murderer, so shut up and spend 4 whole hours watching this fictional show that tells us how dangerous you are."
It'd've probably been better, had they outright said that. What exacerbates the situation is the dishonesty of making it look like the people of relative authority have your best interests in mind, when all they want is to deter some behaviour. I feel like teenagers can see well past that. Dishonesty feels more insulting than a stern finger-wagging.
Two words: Joey Deacon.