Recommended Resources: Dad, why does it matter what I watch?
A curated list of some helpful articles, podcasts, and books on this topic for those who want to explore it further.
In Rethink Yourself, Trevin Wax presents “the power of looking up before looking in.” Wax also provides an example of analyzing the messages in pop culture when he looks at “The Gospel According to Taylor Swift.”
Brett McCracken answers the tough question, “Should I Let My Kids Watch This?” with ten helpful tips. He also points out that shows can become more questionable over time (even Peppa Pig!), so we have to continue to vet our kids’ entertainment.
Cameron Cole makes the case that to help our children successfully navigate our media-saturated world, we need a solid defense and a strong offense.
Collin Hansen, Tim Keller, and Russell Moore discuss the pervasiveness of “expressive individualism” in this video.
Josh Squire offers helpful tips for managing screen time in “Parenting in the Age of Binge-Watching.”
Jasmine Holmes provides helpful thoughts on how to respond to movies that present alternative ideologies in “Do You Trust Disney with Your Kids?”
