Adolescence star Ashley Walters says show changed the way he parents his children
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Adolescence star: Series showed me I was too liberal as a parent
- Ashley Walters, star of the Netflix series Adolescence, says the show has changed his parenting style with his children, making him see he was “too liberal” about screen time.
- Walters, who played DI Luke Bascombe in the series, said the show made him aware of the dangers of unchecked device usage and prompted conversations with his wife about screen time for their children.
- The four-part series, co-created by Stephen Graham, explores the influence of the internet on young boys and has sparked widespread conversation.
- Walters said that the show has allowed parents to openly discuss concerns about their children's online activities.
- Graham emphasised the importance of being mindful of the various influences affecting young people, highlighting that children now have the world at their fingertips even within their homes.