Tricky topics: Masculinity and raising boys to be good men

In this episode host Alicia Ranford welcomes back youth advocate and educator Daniel Principe. They continue to talk about the effects of pornography on children and young people and how we can support those who have been affected by it.  

Daniel discusses some of the issues that young people are sharing with him, including ideas about masculinity. They also talk about how to raise boys to be good men and ways that the adults in young people’s lives can be there for them. 

Content warning: 

This podcast includes mentions of pornography and adult themes. If listening to this podcast brings up any difficult feelings for you, please seek help from your mental health professional or one of these crisis or support services.  

In this episode you will hear:

• Thoughts about pornography that male students have shared with Daniel in his school sessions [00:34:03].
• Daniel share his thoughts on how we can support boys and raise good men [00:37:00].
• Daniel talk about how we can show young children what their strengths are and reinforce those strengths [00:45:00].
• Daniel’s advice to parents whose children have been exposed to pornography and how to support your child [00:58:00]. 

Further information and resources:
Daniel Principe 

How to stay safe online

Consent can’t wait  

Talking to children and young people about consent 

Talking to children and young people about sex and their bodies 

Fight the new drug