Footballer-turned adolescent psychotherapist Richie Sadlier explains why he fears for the future of Irish youth as he insists ‘we’re outsourcing our children’s education to online porn and social media’

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Footballer-turned adolescent psychotherapist Richie Sadlier explains why he fears for the future of Irish youth as he insists ‘we’re outsourcing our children’s education to online porn and social media’

Daily Mail · 3 hours ago

Richie Sadlier, a former professional footballer who has retrained as an adolescent psychotherapist, has spoken out about his fears for the future of young people in Ireland. He argues that parents and educators are increasingly ceding responsibility for children's sex education and emotional development to online pornography and social media platforms, rather than providing proper guidance themselves.

The article's full text was not available beyond its headline and surrounding site navigation, so further specific details, quotes or statistics from Sadlier's interview could not be captured. His central warning, however, is that this "outsourcing" leaves young Irish people exposed to distorted or harmful influences during formative years, with potential long-term consequences for their wellbeing and relationships.

  • Ex-footballer Richie Sadlier now works as an adolescent psychotherapist
  • He warns online porn and social media are shaping children's education
  • He fears long-term harm to Irish youth from this "outsourcing"

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