How do we teach our boys about consent in a world filled with mixed messages and harmful influences? Daniel Principe shares his experience working with boys, schools, and families to address this challenge. 

From tackling online influences to reshaping outdated notions of masculinity, Daniel paints a hopeful yet realistic picture of where we stand and what needs to improve. He explains why starting conversations early and normalising openness can make all the difference—and why no child is ever beyond hope.

Daniel Principe is a boys' advocate, speaker, Australian of the Year nominee, and Consent Can't Wait ambassador.

In this episode:
Consent & boys: what's working & what's not? 
Exposure to harmful online content
Normalising open conversations about consent, porn & relationships
Building emotional literacy
Reshaping societal ideas about masculinity
How to protect your child from becoming victims or perpetrators of harmful behaviours
Removing punishment & shame
No Matter What
Building strong men of the future

Related Links:
Boys & Screens: Gaming, Gambling, & Pornography [Webinar]
Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men
Pornography-Proofing Your Kids 
#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard-Reist

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How do we teach our boys about consent in a world filled with mixed messages and harmful influences? Daniel Principe shares his experience working with boys, schools, and families to address this challenge. 
From tackling online influences to reshaping outdated notions of masculinity, Daniel paints a hopeful yet realistic picture of where we stand and what needs to improve. He explains why starting conversations early and normalising openness can make all the difference—and why no child is ever beyond hope.
<a href="https://www.danielprincipe.com.au">Daniel Principe</a> is a boys' advocate, speaker, Australian of the Year nominee, and <a href="https://www.consent.gov.au">Consent Can't Wait</a> ambassador.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Consent &amp; boys: what's working &amp; what's not? </li>
<li>Exposure to harmful online content</li>
<li>Normalising open conversations about consent, porn &amp; relationships</li>
<li>Building emotional literacy</li>
<li>Reshaping societal ideas about masculinity</li>
<li>How to protect your child from becoming victims or perpetrators of harmful behaviours</li>
<li dir="ltr">Removing punishment &amp; shame</li>
<li dir="ltr">No Matter What</li>
<li dir="ltr">Building strong men of the future<a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au"></a></li>
</ul>
Related Links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/boys-screens">Boys &amp; Screens: Gaming, Gambling, &amp; Pornography</a> [Webinar]</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/helping-our-boys-grow-into-men">Helping Our Boys Grow Into Men</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/pornography-proofing-your-kids">Pornography-Proofing Your Kids </a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/podcast/episode/226-more-than-consent-education-with-melinda-tankard-reist">#226 More Than Consent Education with Melinda Tankard-Reist</a></li>
</ul>
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#1131 - Consent and Porn, with Dan Principe

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