From the Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing

Parenting – The Role of a Lifetime

This week I came across the ABC series The Role of a Lifetime. This is a light-hearted, humorous look into common parenting dilemmas, through a series of scripted comedy sketches (of which I can relate far too well to!). It also includes interviews with various experts in the field of technology, online use, social media and wellbeing.

Following on from my recommendation, at the parent information session on 3 February, to read The Anxious Generation by Jonathon Haidt, this ABC series looks at the use of technology – social media, AI, online bullying and online gaming. It also covers the effects of modern times on our children and their mental health.

Both the book The Anxious Generation and the series The Role of a Lifetime acknowledge there is a benefit to the use of technology, but both are aimed at arming parents with knowledge to make informed decision about what and how your children use their devices.

This five-part series is well worth a watch. It is easy to access, entertaining and informative.

– Joanne Sharpe
Deputy Head of Junior School – Wellbeing