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05-04-2025
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Warning that Adolescence may 'do more harm than good' if Stephen Graham Netflix show is shown to children
Showing the hit television Netflix series Adolescence in schools may backfire, an expert on masculinity and misogyny has warned. Using the drama as a classroom tool could lead boys to think that they are all perceived as potential threats and push them into toxic spaces rather than discouraging it, said Birmingham University associate professor Sophie King-Hill. The Netflix drama about a 13 year-old boy, accused of the murdering a female classmate, examines online misogyny, toxic influencers and incel hate. After watching Adolescence with his son and daughter Prime Minister Keir Starmer called for it to be screened in schools. Now Netflix has made the series available to be shown for free in classrooms through the charity Into Film+, which has also produced a guide for teachers. Resources for teachers and parents will also be available from relationships charity Tender. For the latest TV and showbiz gossip sign up to our newsletter. READ MORE: A Welsh church is finally getting a toilet after more than 700 years READ MORE: Green light given for 91-homes estate - more than 40 per cent are affordable As a father, watching Adolescence with my teenage son and daughter hit home all need to be having these conversations more.I've backed Netflix's plan to show the series for free in schools across the country, so as many young people as possible can see it. — Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) March 31, 2025 But the plan may have unintended consequences, warns Sophie King-Hill from the health services management centre at Birmingham University. She said: "Showing the series as a teaching tool risks framing boyhood as monolithic, with one particular – and problematic – way of being a boy." And she points out that good though the drama is, it was not created as an educational resource or with the robust research, evaluation and consultation to be used as such in schools. The series gives an extreme and fictional portrait of one teenager drawn into the world of the manosphere, but Ms King-Hill stresses that not all boys will see themselves reflected in the Netflix portrayal. "As a researcher working on masculinity and misogyny, my concern is that showing the series in schools may lead boys to think that they are all perceived as potential threats," she said. "Showing the series as a teaching tool risks framing boyhood as monolithic, with one particular – and problematic – way of being a boy. Already, a broad-brush, blame-heavy approach is often taken to boys in response to issues relating to sexual harassment and violence." Keir Starmer himself seemed to take a broadbrush view commenting: 'We may have a problem with boys and young men that we need to address." But Ms King-Hill, who talked to adolescent boys aged 13 to 19 as part of research for a forthcoming book on boys and masculinity, said that blaming all for the misogyny of some could stop dialogue. If adolescent boys are sent the message that they are all to blame this could shute down conversations and unintentionally push them into toxic spaces. Writing in The Conversation Ms King-Hill said: "I worked with young men and boys aged 13 to 19. One 15 year-old boy said that 'I am always told that I am part of the problem but never allowed to be part of the solution'. "I also found that this broad blame culture leads to feelings of worthlessness in young men and boys, which shuts down vital dialogue and also may lead them to resort to looking for direction from negative spaces such as the manosphere. It is evident from reports and evidence that young men and boys do carry out a large amount of reported sexual harassment and harms against young women and girls. "This can be seen in the 2021 Ofsted report into sexual harassment in schools in England, for example. The 2025 2000 Women report states that, in the UK, a woman is killed by a man every three days. There is evidently a serious, endemic and complex problem. The misogyny that can be popularised by toxic influencers online also needs urgently addressing. "But a 'one-size-fits-all' approach to tackle 'boys' issues' may result in making things worse, not better, due to the lack of recognition of the intersectionality of boyhood. Other aspects of identity, such as race, age, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, sexuality and physical and mental health will have implications for the approaches that need to be taken." And she adds: Adolescence is a drama and deserves the praise it has attracted. But it wasn't developed as an educational resource, the kind that is produced in consultation with young people and schools and should be underpinned by robust research and well planned evaluations."
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01-04-2025
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Is your child at risk? NSPCC shares advice following Netflix's Adolescence
Netflix's show Adolescence has become one of the biggest shows on the streaming service since it was released in March. Starring Stephen Graham, the four-part drama focused on 13-year-old Jamie Miller, played by Owen Cooper, who kills a female schoolmate. The Netflix show reveals that Jamie kills his classmate after being bullied online and radicalised by misogynist content created by influencers comparable to Andrew Tate. Adolescence has become a huge talking point, with many praising the show for bringing awareness to how vulnerable children are to being exposed to radicalised content online. NEW: From today we are making Adolescence available to all secondary schools across the UK through Into Film+. Additionally, healthy relationships charity Tender will produce guides and resources for teachers, parents and carers to help navigate conversations around the series. — Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) March 31, 2025 Now, the NSPCC has shared details and advice to parents on the tell tale signs if your child is at risk. Ella Bradshaw, a Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the NSPCC, told The Mirror that there is no "one size fits all approach". Sharing that the most important thing is to know your child, so the signs are more obvious at the early stages. Bradshaw explains: "There can be a lot of pressure on parents to feel that they need to know the signs and pick up on these things, but what Adolescence really shows is that sometimes it can be very subtle or not necessarily understandable." The NSPCC Helpline staff are available to provide expert advice and support if you have any concerns about a child's safety and wellbeing 💚. Visit for more information. — NSPCC (@NSPCC) March 31, 2025 The NSPCC boss added that one sign to look out for is how your child talks about female friends or family members, and their behaviour around technology. If you spot that your child has become "more secretive" when using devices, it's important to keep an eye on them and ask what content they may be looking at. As Bradshaw shares: "If you're being influenced internally by misogynistic content that's not always going to change you externally, and often children hide things that feel scary or different." If you do spot signs in your child, there are a few ways to approach the topic safely for everyone. Bradshaw tells The Mirror that the best way to approach children starts with the environment: "Choosing the environment is really important - choosing a time and space where the child is going to feel relaxed and open." If you've watched #Adolescence from @netflixuk, this powerful series may have left you with difficult feelings and questions. Visit our website for advice on online safety, or for concerns our Helpline is available - call 0808 800 5000 or email help@ — NSPCC (@NSPCC) March 27, 2025 The NSPCC boss adds that you should avoid using "alarmist or accusatory language" and instead ask open questions that could allow the topic to be freely addressed. You can find out more advice via the NSPCC. Recommended Reading: Netflix Adolescence to be available in all high schools Brits could earn over £770 a month for watching Netflix Adolescence director says show shouldn't have series 2 Bradshaw encourages parents and carers to have conversations about the internet early so children can have a good understanding of what is online. Adding that it's better to discuss the online dangers before your child has access to the internet, sharing that safety settings on social media apps are also important.
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31-03-2025
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Netflix's ‘Adolescence' to Screen in All UK Schools in Prime Minister-Backed Initiative
Netflix has made its hit drama series 'Adolescence' available to stream in all secondary schools in the United Kingdom as part of an initiative supported by Prime Minister Keir Starmer that seeks to help teachers, parents and caregivers guide children through the challenges depicted in the series that kids in real life face daily. 'As a father, watching this show with my teenage son and daughter, I can tell you — it hit home hard,' Starmer said in a reported statement. 'It's an important initiative to encourage as many pupils as possible to watch the show. As I see from my own children, openly talking about changes in how they communicate, the content they're seeing and exploring the conversations they're having with their peers is vital if we are to properly support them in navigating contemporary challenges, and deal with malign influences.' The news came with a roundtable discussion featuring Starmer and representatives from several charities, including the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC), Tender and The Children's Society, along with 'Adolescence' co-creator Jack Thorne and producers Emily Feller and Jo Johnson. The four-part series will be available to screen through the Into Film+ streaming platform and it will be coupled with educational resource material. 'This is not a challenge politicians can simply legislate for,' Starmer added. 'Believe me, if I could pull a lever to solve it, I would. Only by listening and learning from the experiences of young people and charities can we tackle the issues this groundbreaking show raises.' ''Adolescence' has captured the national mood, sparking important conversations and helping articulate the pressures young people and parents face in today's society,' Netflix U.K.'s Vice President of Content Anne Mensah, said. 'We're incredibly proud of the impact the show has made, and are delighted to be able to offer it to all schools across the U.K. through Into Film+. As part of this, healthy relationships charity Tender will create resources for teachers and parents to help them navigate the important topics the show explores.' 'Adolescence' premiered on Netflix on March 13 and tells the story of a 13-year-old boy named Jamie (Owen Cooper) whose family's world is flipped upside down after he is accused of murdering his schoolmate. As the series progresses, it becomes clear that Jamie is guilty of the crime. But why he did it remains intentionally shrouded in mystery. Over its four episodes, the series pieces together that Jamie spent a great deal of time in toxic communities online that perpetuate violence against women. That's as clear of a motive as the series ever presents, but even that explanation feels confusing and lacking to his parents and friends, an experience that mirrors the loved ones of people who have been sucked into similar communities in real life 'We made this show to provoke a conversation. We wanted to pose the question — how do we help stop this growing crisis,' 'Adolescence' co-creator and star Stephen Graham said. 'So to have the opportunity to take this into schools is beyond our expectations. We hope it will lead to teachers talking to the students, but what we really hope is it will lead to students talking amongst themselves.'The post Netflix's 'Adolescence' to Screen in All UK Schools in Prime Minister-Backed Initiative appeared first on TheWrap.
