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Joanne Orlando, Researcher, Digital Literacy and Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University

The UK wants to screen Netflix’s Adolescence in schools. Should you watch it with your child?

UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer met with Adolescence writer Jack Thorne to discuss adolescent safety at Downing Street on Monday. Jack Taylor/ GettyImages

Netflix’s Adolescence has ignited global debate.

The series traces the disturbing journey of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, whose exposure to misogynistic online communities may have contributed to him to killing a female classmate. Its graphic portrayal has captivated audiences, with more than 66 million views.

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