Not Everything is Suitable
1/22/2025 | 1m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
Handle harmful content online by guiding kids gently and creating a safe space to share.
A girl mimics inappropriate dance moves from an online video, and her mom initially reacts with alarm. Rewinding the moment, the video shows the importance of addressing harmful content gently, encouraging open dialogue, and teaching children how to navigate these situations safely. A must-watch for parents who want to build trust while guiding their kids online.
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.
Not Everything is Suitable
1/22/2025 | 1m 10sVideo has Closed Captions
A girl mimics inappropriate dance moves from an online video, and her mom initially reacts with alarm. Rewinding the moment, the video shows the importance of addressing harmful content gently, encouraging open dialogue, and teaching children how to navigate these situations safely. A must-watch for parents who want to build trust while guiding their kids online.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(gentle music) (door shuts) - Hey, mom.
I wanna show you this new dance I learned online.
(upbeat dance music) ♪ It's a brand new day ♪ ♪ Trying to get up on my feet, baby ♪ ♪ Got a car for the way ♪ ♪ Gotta get out the back seat, baby ♪ (record scratches) (music cuts) (bag thuds) - Young lady.
Those are not appropriate dance moves for a girl your age.
No more phone for you.
(logo whooshes) (upbeat dance music) ♪ Our love is like the ocean ♪ - Oh, this is a cool dance.
I'll show mom when she gets back from the store.
(dance music continues) - [Announcer] Don't be too quick to react.
Create a safe space and guide your children if they come across harmful content.
(tape clicks and rewinds) (playful music) - Oh my gosh, sweetie, you're too young for this routine.
Let me explain why this is not appropriate, and the next time you see anything like this, please come to me first.
Okay?
(logo whooshes) - [Announcer] Made possible by the generous support of the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
(gentle music concludes)
Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Hays Foundation.