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67. Netflix’s Adolescence: A School Counsellor’s Thoughts
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In this episode, we sit down with John Soulemezis, school counsellor at Redfield College, to unpack the Netflix series Adolescence. John shares insights on major themes the series raises around identity, masculinity, the online world, and emotional wellbeing. More importantly, he translates these themes into practical advice for parents, teachers, and anyone helping young men navigate today’s challenging landscape.
Discussion Points:
- What Adolescence captures about the modern teenage experience
- The role of dialogue and open communication in building trust with boys
- Why healthy role models of masculinity are more important than ever
- The impact of the online world — both visible and invisible — on teenage identity
- How parents and educators can respond with understanding and hope
Join the Conversation
What stood out to you from Adolescence? What challenges have you faced supporting teenagers today? How are you opening conversations about masculinity, identity, and the online world in your home or classroom?
You can:
Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject
Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website
Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday
Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes
67 episodes
Manage episode 483815765 series 2892315
In this episode, we sit down with John Soulemezis, school counsellor at Redfield College, to unpack the Netflix series Adolescence. John shares insights on major themes the series raises around identity, masculinity, the online world, and emotional wellbeing. More importantly, he translates these themes into practical advice for parents, teachers, and anyone helping young men navigate today’s challenging landscape.
Discussion Points:
- What Adolescence captures about the modern teenage experience
- The role of dialogue and open communication in building trust with boys
- Why healthy role models of masculinity are more important than ever
- The impact of the online world — both visible and invisible — on teenage identity
- How parents and educators can respond with understanding and hope
Join the Conversation
What stood out to you from Adolescence? What challenges have you faced supporting teenagers today? How are you opening conversations about masculinity, identity, and the online world in your home or classroom?
You can:
Follow us on Instagram @theparentteacherproject
Find out more about the Pared Foundation: visit our website
Discover our schools by visiting: pared.edu.au/openday
Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW so you don't miss out on any of our future episodes
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