Parents Guide to

Parents Guide to "13 Reasons Why"

Christian parenting and mental health professionals from Focus on the Family help equip parents with an overview of topics that are graphically depicted in the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." This podcast addresses the positive and negative effects this series has had on our nation’s youth. Parents can also download resources to help them feel prepared and confident to speak to their kids about these sensitive topics.

Recent Episodes

Jan. 12, 2023

13 Reasons Why Episode 2: Bullying

"13 Reasons Why" has gained a lot of traction among young viewers. And it's opening up conversations to dig into more sensitive topics with our teens. The show's main character was bullied by her classmates, which resulted i…
May 17, 2018

13 Reasons Why Episode 6: Suicide

This is the last in our podcast series about the Netlix hit, "13 Reasons Why". We've covered the most difficult topics addressed in season one, including bullying, self-harm and sexting. They all lead up to today's subject –…
May 17, 2018

13 Reasons Why Episode 5: Rape

When Netflix released their program, "13 Reasons Why", it became a mega-hit with teens almost immediately. The series is a frank, realistic portrayal of the dark and frightening issues our kids are dealing with, one of which…
May 17, 2018

13 Reasons Why Episode 4: Sexting

In this podcast series, we've been talking about some poignant topics related to the popular Netflix program, "13 Reasons Why." Today's episode addresses the issue of sexting. You've probably heard that term, but we'll dig a…
May 17, 2018

13 Reasons Why Episode 3: Self-Injury

The Netflix program "13 Reasons Why" is very popular among teen viewers. While that's concerning, it does have an upside. The series is allowing us as parents to delve into more delicate topics with our teens and pre-teens. …
May 16, 2018

13 Reasons Why Episode 1: Overview

When Netflix released their program 13 Reasons Why, it became a mega-hit with teens almost immediately. It was a frank, realistic portrayal of the dark and frightening issues our kids are dealing with. In this first episode …

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