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.
Epizode
362-
A fairy tale by the campfire – is it okay to scare kids into being good?
Slušano
sri, 01 tra 2026
361-
The Emperor’s New Clothes - the nudie musical edition
Slušano
sri, 01 tra 2026
360-
Little Red Riding Hood - Why are wolves always the baddies?
Slušano
sri, 01 tra 2026
359-
Rumpelstiltskin – is it OK to break a promise?
Slušano
sri, 01 tra 2026
358-
The Ugly Duckling – when is excluding someone mean, and when is it OK?
Slušano
sri, 01 tra 2026
357-
What were Molly and Carl like at 10-years-old?
Slušano
sri, 25 ožu 2026
356-
BITES – Being scared of spiders
Slušano
pet, 19 pro 2025
355-
BITES – Driverless cars
Slušano
čet, 18 pro 2025
354-
BITES – Grown-ups making the rules
Slušano
sri, 17 pro 2025
353-
BITES – Cats VS Dogs
Slušano
uto, 16 pro 2025
352-
BITES – Judging people because of who they're friends with
Slušano
pon, 15 pro 2025
351-
Is it wrong to think bad thoughts about people?
Slušano
sri, 01 lis 2025
350-
Should you have to pass a test to have kids?
Slušano
sri, 01 lis 2025
349-
Graffiti or Gallery? When does graffiti become street art?
Slušano
sri, 01 lis 2025
348-
Risky Rescues: Should you save someone who ignored warnings?
Slušano
sri, 01 lis 2025
347-
Bad dog or bad owner? Who’s really to blame?
Slušano
sri, 01 lis 2025
346-
Can you lie even when you don’t say anything?
Slušano
sri, 02 tra 2025
345-
Shape shifters — When is something no longer itself?
Slušano
sri, 02 tra 2025
344-
Do we need a rule book to be a good person?
Slušano
sri, 02 tra 2025
343-
Three siblings, one musical instrument, who should get it?
Slušano
sri, 02 tra 2025
342-
Matt's big news: How to give up something you love
Slušano
sri, 02 tra 2025
341-
BONUS – Goodbye Matt, thanks for the memories
Slušano
sri, 02 tra 2025
340-
BITES – Dog poo in the bin
Slušano
ned, 22 pro 2024
339-
BITES – Paying people to be kind
Slušano
sub, 21 pro 2024
338-
BITES – Friends inviting themselves over
Slušano
pet, 20 pro 2024
337-
BITES — What to do with unwanted gifts
Slušano
čet, 19 pro 2024
336-
BITES – Should teachers bribe students?
Slušano
sri, 18 pro 2024
335-
How do you know if you're dreaming or awake?
Slušano
uto, 01 lis 2024
334-
Why do some jobs earn more money than others?
Slušano
uto, 01 lis 2024
333-
What would it be like to talk to a whale?
Slušano
uto, 01 lis 2024
332-
Is animal testing worth the cost?
Slušano
uto, 01 lis 2024
331-
Is it wrong to love reality TV?
Slušano
uto, 01 lis 2024
330-
BITE – Parents' Beliefs
Slušano
pon, 01 srp 2024
329-
BITE – Proud vs Showing Off
Slušano
pon, 01 srp 2024
328-
BITE – TV All Day
Slušano
pon, 01 srp 2024
327-
BITE – False Advertising
Slušano
pon, 01 srp 2024
326-
BITE – School Money
Slušano
pon, 01 srp 2024
325-
Should you listen to good music made by a bad person?
Slušano
čet, 28 ožu 2024
324-
Should you leave all your money to a cat?
Slušano
čet, 28 ožu 2024
323-
What if you can’t invite all your friends to your birthday party?
Slušano
čet, 28 ožu 2024
322-
Who should get the magical gemstone? A tale of elves, fairies and justice
Slušano
čet, 28 ožu 2024
321-
Is it okay to jump the queue at a waterslide park?