Sip the Tea
Sip the Tea is a revealing journey into the digital lives of tweens and teens, featuring candid conversations about the challenges and realities they face online. Explore their world with us, as we spill the tea on the latest in youth culture.
The name 'Sip the Tea' embodies teenage slang for sharing the unfiltered truth and stirring up genuine conversations about the digital experiences of today's youth.
The second season of our podcast focuses on "How to talk to your children about the important stuff." The 2nd season kicks off on August 12th 2024, and you can catch a new episode every second Tuesday at 8:00 AM SAST.
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Sip the Tea
S2E18 - Talking to your child about Exposure to Violence and Gore
Graphic violence isn’t just in movies anymore—it’s on social media, in video games, and even on newsfeeds kids stumble upon daily. With shocking content being shared at lightning speed, children are being exposed to more than they’re emotionally equipped to handle. So, how do we talk to them about it? In this episode, we explore the psychological effects of exposure to violent and disturbing content, how kids process what they see, and what we can do as parents to help them cope. We also discuss the fine line between desensitization and awareness—because while we can’t shield them from everything, we can teach them how to process, understand, and set boundaries with what they consume online.
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this possible and to Elliott Kotze for sharing his invaluable insights. You can reach him at www.muizenbergpsychology.co.za
Stay connected with us! You can reach me, Rachelle, at rachelle@fyiplayitsafe.com. And don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @fyiplayitsafe for more insights and conversations.
