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ReachOut presents: parents and teens react to arguments in movies and TV shows

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ReachOut presents: parents and teens react to arguments in movies and TV shows

What did Inside Out teach us about empathy? What did Robin Williams’ therapist character in ‘Good Will Hunting’ have to teach us about vulnerability? What did Little Miss Sunshine have to teach us about listening and understanding?

If you think back to some of the most meaningful conversations you’ve had with family and friends, you might notice that a lot of them began around a movie or TV show you’d watched together.

We love this latest creation from our content team at ReachOut, where parents and their teens watch clips from films and TV shows and tell us what went right, and how they could've done better.

We'd love to hear from you if you watch this with your teen - did it give you any ideas about how you can communicate better? Did you agree with each other, or did you see things differently? We'd love to hear your thoughts!