Apr 11, 2022
Is TikTok Dangerous For Teens?
Parents, make sure your kids understand that a TikTok video is not authoritative, even it has 10 million likes. Read the blog post from Leonard Sax here.
Research + News | Topic: Truth
Mar 10, 2022
Is There Hope For Gen Z?
A review of the book Gen Z, Explained: The Art of Living in a Digital Age. Read the article/review here.
Nov 2, 2020
How To Talk To Kids And Teens About Misinformation
Being young has never been easy, but it’s especially tough when social media, television programs, and maybe even the adults in your life often twist truth into misinformation. Read the article here.
Oct 5, 2020
Why Teens Are Falling For TikTok Conspiracy Theories
Conspiracies like Pizzagate are all over the social media platform. Here’s why they’ve found an audience there. Read the article here.
Aug 17, 2020
Research Finds Social Media Users Are More Likely To Believe Fake News
A new study finds that where people get their news determines whether they believe misinformation. Read the article here.
May 10, 2018
The Murky Facts Of The ‘Deodorant Challenge’ – And Other Viral Teen ‘Crazes’
Dumb and dangerous online teen challenges are repeat visitors to the news cycle. And they bring with them a whole world of factual murkiness. Read the article here.
Feb 8, 2017
How a San Mateo High School Teacher Is Teaching Teens To Spot Fake News
A recent study found that most teens do not think critically about news stories they read online. Read the article here.