I know our kids see a ton of media that I frankly hate the messaging (don’t get me started), but good documentaries are a part of the work I have done to steep my kids in values around broadening their world views and sparking curiosity.

One mom effort I am proud of is making sure my kids watched lots of empathy-building and mind-expanding documentaries growing up. And when I get to pick the movie night, I still mostly pick documentaries. I pick ones that have a high likelihood they will like it.

Today I have picked some docs that are sure to expand your youth’s knowledge of the environment, society, politics, and most of all, human nature and the human condition. Also, I include discussion questions for some of the films.