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Jenna Bush Hager Advocates for Books as Tools for Discussing Sensitive Topics with Children

Believes reading is a safer and more effective way to introduce subjects like sex compared to the internet.

  • Jenna Bush Hager encourages her 10-year-old daughter Mila to learn about sex through reading, particularly from Jenny Han's 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'.
  • Bush Hager believes books offer a safer and more informative way for children to learn about sensitive topics than the internet or influencers.
  • The approach has sparked conversations on consent, with Bush Hager emphasizing the importance of choice and comfort in such matters.
  • Hoda Kotb, co-host and mother, supports Bush Hager's stance, highlighting the value of children engaging with books over potentially inappropriate internet content.
  • The 'Today with Hoda & Jenna' segment also touched on the broader issue of book banning, with both hosts advocating for open discussion and reading as educational tools.
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