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ShareFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Beloved Australian comedians Kate Ritchie and Nazeem Hussain, along with host Amanda Keller, rewrite the rule book on common parenting dilemmas. SUBJECTSHealth and Physical Education, Media LiteracyYEARS7–8, 9–10Over five genre-bending episodes and through a series of scripted comedy sketches and interviews with experts, like author Maggie Dent, the series explores a range of contemporary parenting challenges — from teaching digital literacy to navigating sex and relationships and everything in between.This resource contains content that may not be considered appropriate for younger children.Table of contents:1. The pros and cons of social media2. Taking a stand against cyberbullying3. Persuasive design and techno-tantrums4. Discipline without damage5. At home with the Maliks6. The influence of media influencers7. The power of consent8. Positive masculinity vs tired stereotypes9. Risky play10. The secret to better sleep1. The pros and cons of social mediaSocial media creator Tom Ford discusses the pros and cons of smartphones and social media use with a group of teens. They explore setting expectations, mental health impacts, cyberbullying and more.Loading...Things to think about1.Does having access to social media help you stay connected to others, and how could you achieve a similar connection with your friends and family without social media?2.William says he regrets some of the TikTok content he posted when he was younger. What advice would you give a friend who's concerned about content they've posted online?3.Australia's parliament recently passed the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 , imposing a minimum age of 16 for social media use in Australia. Should social media use be limited to those 16 and older? Why or why not?4.Online bullying is a common concern and consequence of social media use in Australian schools. Why should you stop and reflect before posting comments, images or videos of yourself and others online?2. Taking a stand against cyberbullyingOnline bullying (aka cyberbullying) is not only insidious and damaging but also a common practice among tech-savvy teens. Nazeem talks with experts in the field about what cyberbullying looks like, its impacts and the measures we can take to inform and protect our young people against it.Loading...Things to think about1.Describe cyberbullying in your own words. What might this behaviour look and sound like to the person who's being bullied online?2.How might cyberbullying make the person being bullied feel? How might being bullied online impact their mental health?3.What steps can you take if you or someone you know is experiencing cyberbullying? Research and explore the e-Safety website to inform your answer.4.According to the e-Safety Commissioner mentioned in this video, you can be an upstander if you witness bullying. In your own words, what is an upstander, and how can you be one? Refer to the e-Safety website for information.3. Persuasive design and techno-tantrumsHave you ever wondered why online games are so compelling or why gamers become irritated when told to log off? According to psychologist Brad Marshall, we can blame "persuasive design" for techno-tantrums and a rise in gaming addiction in young people.Loading...Things to think about1.Parenting author and podcaster Maggie Dent says it's common for young people to have a techno-tantrum when their devices are taken. Why do you think this might be the case?2.The video highlights statistics about young people and gaming, including the percentage of children and teens playing games; the split between female and male gamers; worldwide revenue; and Australian video game sales. What about these figures surprises or doesn't surprise you?3.Psychologist Brad Marshall says game designers use persuasive design in the creation of online games. What persuasive techniques keep gamers hooked, and can you describe a time you've experienced these techniques?4.Signs of a potential gaming addiction include negative impacts on a person's social development, emotional development, education, behaviour and health. In what specific ways can excessive gaming create problems in each of these areas?4. Discipline without damageKate catches up with Dr Marie Yap, a psychologist who champions "discipline without damage", a practice that would have some old-school headmasters spinning in their graves. But what is discipline without damage? And why is Dr Marie Yap so convinced it works?Loading...Things to think about1.Dr Marie Yap champions discipline without damage. What does she mean by this?2.Dr Marie Yap says boundaries give young people a sense of security and help maintain trust in the family relationship. Describe the boundaries your family has in place around social media use.3.Do you think young people should have boundaries around social media use and screen time? Why or why not?4.Imagine you're asked to draw up a contract that sets the guidelines for your social media use. Write five guidelines you think are fair, reasonable and practical.5. At home with the MaliksAt home, Nazeem is deflated when tween son Jack declares he's not interested in doing Brazilian jiu-jitsu together anymore. Instead, he wants to play basketball and would rather shoot hoops with his friends than his dad. When Nazeem relays this development to his wife Kate, she assures him he has the hand-eye coordination required to play basketball too.Loading...Things to think about1.Analyse how symbolic codes (the characters' actions, costumes, body language and props) are used in this video to construct a representation of a family.2.Analyse how mise-en-scène is used in this video to construct representations of an Australian suburban home.3.Drawing on this video for inspiration, use camera techniques, lighting and sound to create a video representation of a family sitting down to share a meal.6. The influence of media influencersIs social media helpful or harmful? Kate chats with a group of gender-diverse young people about how social media positively and negatively affects their sense of identity, relationships and mental wellbeing. She's surprised at what she discovers.Loading...Things to think about1.Describe how the interaction of these gender-diverse young people with other gender-diverse young people on social media influences their identities.2.In this video, Sandy says, "Traditionally, the real world was my unsafe place", and that online is their "safe space". Evaluate how societal norms, stereotypes and expectations can influence how young people view themselves.3.Nonto tells us they were shunned growing up for being queer and that social media saved them. Reflect on your social media connections and describe how they make you feel.7. The power of consentSexologist Lauren French runs age-appropriate programs in early childhood centres, talking to pint-sized people about consent. In this video, she speaks to Kate about the importance of teaching consent early and the role consent plays in all our relationships, from familial to romantic.Loading...Things to think about1.Sexologist Lauren French talks to Kate about the importance of teaching consent at a young age. Describe how doing this might influence children's beliefs and values around consent as they get older.2.What do you think is meant by the term "consent" in a general context? Answer this again in terms of a friendship or a sexual relationship.3.Design an advertisement aimed at promoting consent among teenagers.8. Positive masculinity vs tired stereotypesFootballer and Tomorrow Man's principal facilitator, Ryder Jack speaks with Nazeem about what it means to be an upstanding man who challenges outdated stereotypes. The pair discuss positive masculinity and the importance of men feeling comfortable expressing their emotions.Loading...Things to think about1.Ryder Jack, Tomorrow Man's principal facilitator, speaks to Nazeem about positive versus negative (or toxic) online male role models. What factors make a positive and negative male role model?2.Ryder discusses how online toxic masculinity can be countered. Identify his methods and add your own ideas to the list.3.In the video, Ryder discusses what makes a positive role model for boys. Make a list of your own positive role models (male, female or non-binary) with a description of who they are and why they have a positive impact on you.4.Design your own video that promotes positive masculinity to a teen male audience. 9. Risky playHave you heard of risky play? Nazeem meets David Kutcher, honorary principal at The Venny, an inner-city "communal backyard" that promotes risky play as a way to engage and build resilience in children and young people. They talk about the concept of risky play.Loading...Things to think about1.Nazeem introduces us to the term "risky play" as he explores an adventure playground. How might allowing children and young people to take risks benefit their mental health?2.David Kutcher says, "Better a broken bone than a broken spirit". What do you think he means by this in relation to risk-taking?3.Reflect on an activity you've done that's pushed you out of your comfort zone. What did undertaking this activity teach you?4.Design your dream risky-play playground with annotations describing how the playground works.10. The secret to better sleepNazeem puts his ability to fall and stay asleep to the test with Professor Shantha Rajaratnam, chair of the Monash Sleep Network. Together, they explore the impact of using a device at bedtime on sleep quality, and they look at ways young people can improve their bedtime routine for a better night's rest.Loading...Things to think about1.Professor Shantha Rajaratnam is exploring the impact of light exposure and device use on teenagers' sleep. What choices do you make when it comes to devices at bedtime?2.The sleep study showed that Nazeem was much more alert after only 2 minutes on his phone. What strategies could you adopt to stop you from reaching for devices at bedtime?3.Reflect on your current bedtime routine. How could you alter it to ensure you get a better night's sleep?4.Keep a sleep diary for one week, recording how much you sleep each night. Do you notice any difference in your mood, memory or learning when you don't get enough sleep?CopyrightMetadata © Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2020 (except where otherwise indicated). 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