How to Navigate “Fake News” with Your Kids
“Fake News” isn’t a new phenomena, but the ease with which people can copy, paste, click and share content online, allows it to spread so pervasively that it has become a major issue. With young people- especially teenagers- constantly exposed to a flood of information found online, knowing how to sift out the truth from falsehoods, is a critical skill. When teens receive information that is deceptive, disturbing, or inflammatory, it can promote feelings of anxiety, fear and anger. Although social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter have made some attempts to flag or remove troublesome articles and videos, there simply aren’t enough resources to check each one. Here are some tips for parents to help their children