362 - A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art.
Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas that help children learn how to think, not what to think.
Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content.
Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide
Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.
362 - A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
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Short & Curly is the fun and educational ABC Kids and Family podcast that makes philosophy and ethics easy, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Hosted by Molly Daniels, Carl Smith, and philosopher Eleanor Gordon-Smith, the show explores big questions for kids about right and wrong, fairness, truth, knowledge, logic, beauty, and art.
Perfect for kids aged 8–12, Short & Curly is loved by families, parents, and teachers worldwide. One of the best kids shows for curious minds, it inspires learning, laughter, and big ideas that help children learn how to think, not what to think.
Created by the ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation), trusted makers of award-winning children's content.
Binge this free educational ABC kids podcast series on the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts worldwide
Classroom Resources: Listen to the podcast in the classroom or as homework and use these resources to explore and expand upon the diverse themes and subjects covered in the show.
Episódios
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A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
Ouvido
qua., 01 abr. 2026
361-
The Emperor’s New Clothes - the nudie musical edition
Ouvido
qua., 01 abr. 2026
360-
Little Red Riding Hood - Why are wolves always the baddies?
Ouvido
qua., 01 abr. 2026
359-
Rumpelstiltskin – is it OK to break a promise?
Ouvido
qua., 01 abr. 2026
358-
The Ugly Duckling – when is excluding someone mean, and when is it OK?
Ouvido
qua., 01 abr. 2026
357-
What were Molly and Carl like at 10-years-old?
Ouvido
qua., 25 mar. 2026
356-
BITES – Being scared of spiders
Ouvido
sex., 19 dez. 2025
355-
BITES – Driverless cars
Ouvido
qui., 18 dez. 2025
354-
BITES – Grown-ups making the rules
Ouvido
qua., 17 dez. 2025
353-
BITES – Cats VS Dogs
Ouvido
ter., 16 dez. 2025
352-
BITES – Judging people because of who they're friends with
Ouvido
seg., 15 dez. 2025
351-
Is it wrong to think bad thoughts about people?
Ouvido
qua., 01 out. 2025
350-
Should you have to pass a test to have kids?
Ouvido
qua., 01 out. 2025
349-
Graffiti or Gallery? When does graffiti become street art?
Ouvido
qua., 01 out. 2025
348-
Risky Rescues: Should you save someone who ignored warnings?
Ouvido
qua., 01 out. 2025
347-
Bad dog or bad owner? Who’s really to blame?
Ouvido
qua., 01 out. 2025
346-
Can you lie even when you don’t say anything?
Ouvido
qua., 02 abr. 2025
345-
Shape shifters — When is something no longer itself?
Ouvido
qua., 02 abr. 2025
344-
Do we need a rule book to be a good person?
Ouvido
qua., 02 abr. 2025
343-
Three siblings, one musical instrument, who should get it?
Ouvido
qua., 02 abr. 2025
342-
Matt's big news: How to give up something you love
Ouvido
qua., 02 abr. 2025
341-
BONUS – Goodbye Matt, thanks for the memories
Ouvido
qua., 02 abr. 2025
340-
BITES – Dog poo in the bin
Ouvido
dom., 22 dez. 2024
339-
BITES – Paying people to be kind
Ouvido
sáb., 21 dez. 2024
338-
BITES – Friends inviting themselves over
Ouvido
sex., 20 dez. 2024
337-
BITES — What to do with unwanted gifts
Ouvido
qui., 19 dez. 2024
336-
BITES – Should teachers bribe students?
Ouvido
qua., 18 dez. 2024
335-
How do you know if you're dreaming or awake?
Ouvido
ter., 01 out. 2024
334-
Why do some jobs earn more money than others?
Ouvido
ter., 01 out. 2024
333-
What would it be like to talk to a whale?
Ouvido
ter., 01 out. 2024
332-
Is animal testing worth the cost?
Ouvido
ter., 01 out. 2024
331-
Is it wrong to love reality TV?
Ouvido
ter., 01 out. 2024
330-
BITE – Parents' Beliefs
Ouvido
seg., 01 jul. 2024
329-
BITE – Proud vs Showing Off
Ouvido
seg., 01 jul. 2024
328-
BITE – TV All Day
Ouvido
seg., 01 jul. 2024
327-
BITE – False Advertising
Ouvido
seg., 01 jul. 2024
326-
BITE – School Money
Ouvido
seg., 01 jul. 2024
325-
Should you listen to good music made by a bad person?
Ouvido
qui., 28 mar. 2024
324-
Should you leave all your money to a cat?
Ouvido
qui., 28 mar. 2024
323-
What if you can’t invite all your friends to your birthday party?
Ouvido
qui., 28 mar. 2024
322-
Who should get the magical gemstone? A tale of elves, fairies and justice
Ouvido
qui., 28 mar. 2024
321-
Is it okay to jump the queue at a waterslide park?