My scheduled viewing has been interrupted--

[callunav]

My TV-watching plans, following up on suggestions, have been derailed; I have an adolescent client who wants me to see the anime he likes so he can talk about it with me, so I'm checking out Naruto.

I figure, even if I like it and start watching it a lot, it's going to be a long time before I'm caught up with him, which is actually good. Once he feels confident that I can get it, then he can describe episodes to me the way he perceives them, which is much more interesting than me just forming my own opinions about his viewing material. He focuses on the parts that matter to him, and then I can respond about the parts that matter to him*, and it could turn out very well.

Besides, I may like it.



* This could stand as a thumbnail sketch of the difference between a counselor and a friend: if I were his friend, I'd respond by talking about the parts that matter to me.

Comments

[quiara]

I love that you’re doing this. It sounds like a really good way to connect with him and show him you’re invested in what’s important to him. I haven’t watched Naruto, but I do have friends who say there's some solid storytelling in it, so maybe you’ll discover a new favourite!