Michelle Shocked on Reels

When kids are shocked by what they see online. One of the most powerful things we can do as parents is help our kids understand their first reactions to online content. Shock is their brain’s built-in alarm system, saying: “Pay attention!” Images — whether violent, political, or just extreme — bypass words and land straight in the emotional part of the brain. That’s why they stick and replay later. For adolescents, that jolt can feel even bigger. Their brains are still developing the “brakes” th