“Adolescence” Episode 2: What Schools Get Wrong About Violence

Let’s talk about missed opportunities — both in schools and in storytelling.

Timestamps:
00:00: Big Shots, Big Misses
04:30: School Snapshot
07:40: Systemic Failures
11:32: Red-Pill Culture
15:10: Teaching Challenge
16:40: Female Erasure
20:35: Wrap-Up

In this second episode of my “Adolescence” analysis series, I look at how the show depicts school life after a murder, and why this episode feels like a rare weak spot in an otherwise strong series. As a therapist (and former teacher), I explore what this episode tries to say about bullying, red pill culture, and systemic school dysfunction — and what it actually delivers.

Whether you're a teacher considering this show for your classroom, or just someone interested in how media explores youth violence, this breakdown offers a critical, reflective look at the episode’s artistic and educational value. Spoiler: it doesn't quite land.

📝 Lesson Plan: Rewriting Reality – A Critical Look at Media Representation in Adolescence: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pNiJ...

📝 Lesson Plan: Who Gets the Last Word? – Gender, Power, and Representation in Adolescence: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1enRq...

Lesson Plan + Teacher's Guide: Red Pills, Burnout, and Broken Systems: Reflecting on Violence in Schools: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T6qb...
📝 Lesson Materials: Red Pills, Burnout, and Broken Systems: Reflecting on Violence in Schools: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Is8j...

🎓 Upcoming: In Episode 3, we dive deeper into red pill culture and gender dynamics—subscribe to stay updated.


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