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