Children don’t have many experiences that allow them to critically approach what they hear or see. Therefore, they are more susceptible to manipulation and its emotional consequences.
How to not be victims of false information?
Every day we are flooded with information, including a lot of fake news and various untested theories. It causes uncertainty and fear, which is a really explosive mix, pushing us to seek answers to questions that bother us at all costs. Now think about how your child might feel about this. They take everything in at face value, they don’t know how to filter information. In this short text, a psychotherapist explains why it’s worth bringing up the subject of critical thinking. Make use of joint activities proposed therein, too!
How to recognise fake news?
Surely, you’ve come across fake news in the last few weeks. Talk to the child and explain how you knew that some of the news wasn’t true and which you weren't sure about. Why don’t you try to track down some fake news together? This could be quite a detective adventure for your family! You might find this infographic helpful.