Mixed Media Messages

DID YOU KNOW?  According to a recent researcher study out of the University of Stanford, more than 80% of middle-schoolers couldn’t distinguish between a real news story on a website and an ad labeled “sponsored content”?

With so many mixed messages in the media, it is no wonder it is difficult for our children to distinguish fact from fiction.

Tips to Help Your Child:

1) Talk to your children about they read online and gently redirect any misinformation

2) Encourage them to read/watch a variety of news sources. Lead by example and do the same yourself!

3) Teach your children to research a website’s author or organization before reading an article

Source: Jennifer Nunziato (Traditi), LMHC, Student Assistance Counselor, Irvington High School & Middle School, Phone: 914-269-5469