Disturbing videos and images of the recent Charlie Kirk shooting have been circulating online and in social media. Many of these images are not filtered or blocked and can be seen by young children and teenagers. According the American Academy of Pediatrics, many kids are exposed to violent or disturbing content by accident while others are seeking it out, and that is concerning for parents.
Clinical psychologist Dr. Jen Hartstein of Hartstein Psychological Services joins NBC News Now to share strategies for helping children process what they’re seeing, how to limit their exposure to harmful content online, and how parents should approach this subject with their kids.
Watch the full NBC News Now interview with Dr. Hartstein for more expert tips on navigating these difficult but important conversations.
