Netflix’s new show 'Adolescence' is taking over the world right now - and for good reason.
If you’ve yet to see it, the crime drama follows a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a school friend.
Now, it’s set to be made available for free to all high school students in the UK, a decision backed by the Prime Minister.
Simon Barnett and Lana Searle from More FM’s Breakfast Club asked the question of whether New Zealand high schools should look to do the same.
Having watched it herself, Lana said: "Everyone says the kids need to watch it and learn, but I honestly think it's for parents to see."
"They're all socialising in these secret groups. We’re the ones who need to get our act together and make sure we know more about what they're doing on their phones."
A More FM listener described the show as "brilliant" and agreed parents should watch, saying: "We didn't grow up with it [the Internet], so we can’t bury our heads in the sand; we need to watch shows like this so we can understand what our kids are going through to guide them appropriately." Meanwhile, some expressed concerns about screening the show in schools, with one listener saying: "I don’t think anyone under 16 should watch it. It’s totally inappropriate."
Another disagreed, suggesting we might be overthinking the impact on teenagers: "I think kids would be fine watching it. Children take away what they take away; they don't think of it as deeply.
Despite the differing views, there was plenty of encouragement for New Zealand to consider it. "It's a way for some kids to see it and have an open discussion with adults that they trust," one listener said.
"I don't think it's a bad thing," they added. "Just get parents to sign off on it."
What do you think? Should 'Adolescence' be shown in schools?
