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I am worried about what my 17-year-old son is viewing online. I came across his YouTube history on the family TV and he seems to be following some racist and misogynistic accounts.
I was a little bit shocked but not totally surprised as he recently made a few negative comments blaming women and feminism. I did challenge him about it as his mum, and he just rolled his eyes and closed down. I have also been worried about his wellbeing – he seems to be more isolated in school and has fewer friends.
He had a girlfriend over the summer in scouts, but then something happened and it ended badly. He was clearly upset and would not talk about it but it resulted in him dropping out. His main interest now is soccer and going to the gym, which I support as he is really motivated about being fit and it gives him something
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