The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Children's Entertainment (w/ Dr. Walt Mueller) - Ep. 105
Media is bombarding our children at every turn, and at the same time the generation gap is widening. Catherine’s special guest, Dr. Walt Mueller specializes in understanding the next generation—their thought processes, their challenges, and the many ways that entertainment and media are bombarding our kids’ lives with deeply concerning messages. As founder and president of The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, Walt has worked as a cross generational liaison for more than 35 years.
Threats from the entertainment world have proliferated with endless internet and television inroads and influences. Walt and Catherine discuss concerning messages from:
*Mr. Beast
*Arthur
*Madagascar
*Chip & Potato
*My Little Pony
*Rugrats
*Doc McStuffins
*Ridley Jones
As Walt wisely advises, we must read, listen to, and watch what is engaging the hearts and minds of our kids. We must not to be alarmist, but we must be aware. And we must speak first on all of these topics to establish a foundation of truth for our kids.
Bio: Dr. Walt Mueller is the founder and President of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, a non-profit organization serving schools, churches, and community organizations around the world in their efforts to strengthen families. Walt has been working with young people and families for over 35 years, and with a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate in Postmodern Generation from Gordon Cromwell Theological Seminary, he has become a recognized authority on youth culture, family issues, and all things having to do with teens and their world. Walt is also the host of the Youth Culture Matters Podcast.
EPISODE RESOURCES & LINKS:
The Center for Parent/Youth Understanding
CPYU Blog The Latest on Teens and Social Media Feb. 23, 2024
EPISODE 81: Can Your Kids Be Whoever They Want to Be in Life?
All Creatures Great and Small (Masterpiece Theater)
Will Mr. Best ‘Indoctrinate Young Children with Trangender Propaganda?,’ SBC Leader Asks
Romper List of Shows with LGBTQ+ Characters
The No-Watch List: Guide to All the Kid’s Shows and Movies that Have LGBTQ Characters and Content (Scott Smith)
FOTF: Plugged In TV & Movie Reviews
Christian Courier: Guidelines for Children’s Entertainment
The Social Dilemma (Netflix)
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