Young people can access virtually any content on their devices – anywhere, any time.

We were recently sent information and a resource from the Ministry of Education about What Young People are Watching. You can go to the website by clicking on the link below.

Talking with Young People - link to the website

We have also added a little excerpt from the website for your information:

As digital natives, they can and should make use of these opportunities for communication, education, and entertainment.

But young people can also be negatively impacted by what they see. We know this from international studies, our own research, and from talking directly to parents and teenagers nationwide. Young people are looking for guidance – we know because they’ve told us so.

We also know that parents and caregivers are concerned about what young people are viewing in movies, TV shows, games and websites.

This guide is for parents with teenagers. It has practical advice to help you:

1. Share and talk about entertainment media with your teen

2. Encourage them to think critically about what they view

3. Talk about sensitive or complex issues

4. Support your teen if they’re distressed by something they’ve watched

You can’t control everything young people see, but you can build their confidence by giving them tools to help deal with challenging media.

Talking with Young People - link to the website