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Sometimes Entertainment Gets It Right: How to Talk About Suicide With Your Kids
Media can be used as a catalyst for conversation, even about hard topics like suicide. Plugged In talked with a counselor about the subject and provides examples of entertainment that get it right.
Movie Monday: ‘The Wild Robot’ Wins Weekend
Given that it scored an impressive 98% “freshness” rating from both critics and fans on Rotten Tomatoes, The Wild Robot may be in for a wild box-office ride.
On the Radar: ‘Galaxy Gas,’ ChatGPT Cheating Calculator and How Teens Use AI
What is Galaxy Gas and why are kids using it? How did a YouTuber download ChatGPT onto a calculator? Most teens are using AI. Most parents don’t have a clue.
What Is Anime? A Parent’s Primer
As anime consumption grows in the West, parents should learn how to help their kids navigate the medium. Here’s a primer to do just that.
Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movies
On this episode, we talk with Director Chris Sanders about his new movie, The Wild Robot. Then, we’ll discuss the value of sad movies.
AI-Generated Abuse is On the Rise. Are You Ready?
Sexual abuse may not be super easy to talk about for anyone around the kitchen table. But you can bet that AI won’t be shy about it.
Movie Monday: ‘Beetlejuice 2’ Too Much for ‘Transformers One’
For the third straight weekend, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice topped all comers to earn the North American box-office crown.
On the Radar: ‘Car Surfing,’ ‘Glass Fruit’ and Instagram Filters
What’s the danger with “car surfing” and “glass fruit”? Will Instagram actually follow through on eliminating “beauty” filters?
Introducing Plugged In Rewind – The Matrix
Plugged In hits Rewind to discuss an influential classic returning to theaters this weekend: The Matrix.
Episode 252: Is It Harder to Be a Teen Today? Plus, ‘Transformers One’
Is it actually harder to be a teen today? Most parents say “yes.” Then, everything parents need to know about Transformers One.
About Us
Good media discernment is about guarding our eyes and hearts before we watch or listen. And it’s also about grappling with the entertainment we do see or hear. That’s why the Plugged In Blog is devoted to guarding, discussing and grappling. About Plugged In >>