21/04/2025
The Netflix series "Adolescence" has been the center of intense discussion over the last few weeks. If you're wondering whether social and emotional development has anything to do with the issues highlighted in the series, the answer is a resounding YESSSSSSS.
We’ve been sitting quietly on this for a while, perhaps waiting to come across something that could help us express our thoughts, and we finally
💕found it 💕.
is a podcast that explores strategies to support children, using iconic movies from the 80’s and 90’s. In their latest episode (ep 105 “Beautiful Boys”) co - hosts and Nick respond to questions from listeners and read reflections on the latest topic. The final reflection of the episode left a lasting impact, and it really sums up everything we have to say about the way we parent and care for our boys. This long, but beautifully written letter describes the antidote to the development of toxic masculinity, and it asks us to hold hope for the impact that fathers and male caregivers can have on our beautiful boys.
It’s everything that comes with social and emotional development…not just what we say, but how we say it. Not just what we do - but how we do it, and how our children FEEL. Tell our beautiful boys we love them...for sure. Even better, show them. Keep up the cuddles, show them the strength that lies in being authentic to who they are. Challenge the idea that being loud is being confident, being aggressive is being strong, and that people fearing you equals respect.
It’s a long listen, but we encourage you to see it through, because it's pure gold. Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Thanks Pop Culture Parenting for the heartfelt share, we see you too ❤️.
Tracey and Seona.
