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Note: This is Part I of a series on equipping your family fight back against fake news online.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Fake news is chipping away at our trust in the government, the media, and in one another. And, because our kids spend much so much time in the online space, it\u2019s more important than ever to help them understand how to separate truth from fiction.<\/p>\n

How dangerous is the spread of misinformation? According to\u00a0one study, 75% of people who see fake news believe it\u2019s real. This inability to discern is at the core of how a false piece of information \u2014 be it a story, a photo, a social post, or an email \u2014 spreads like wildfire online.<\/p>\n

Fake news erodes trust<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A 2019\u00a0Pew Institute study\u00a0reveled Americans rank fake news as a bigger problem in the U.S. over terrorism, illegal immigration, racism, and sexism and believe the spread of fake news is causing \u2018significant harm\u2019 to the nation and needs to be stopped.\u2019<\/p>\n

At the root of the issue is that too much news is coming at us from too many sources. True or not, millions of people are sharing that information, and they are often driven more by emotion and than fact.<\/p>\n

According to Author and Digital Literacy Expert<\/a> Diana Graber, one of a parent\u2019s most important roles today is teaching kids to evaluate and be discerning with the content they encounter online.<\/p>\n

“Make sure your kids know that they cannot believe everything they see or read online. Give them strategies to assess online information. Be sure your child\u2019s school is\u00a0teaching digital literacy<\/a>,\u201d says Graber.<\/p>\n

Kids encounter and share fake news on social networks, chat apps, and videos. Says Graber, the role of video will rise as a fake news channel as AI technology advances.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think video manipulation, such as deepfake videos<\/a>, is a very important area to keep an eye on for in the future. So much of the media that kids consume is visual, it will be important for them to learn visual literacy skills too,\u201d says Graber.<\/p>\n

The hidden costs of fake news<\/strong><\/p>\n

A December Facebook post<\/a> warning people that men driving white vans were part of an organized human trafficking ring,\u00a0quickly went viral\u00a0on several social networks.<\/p>\n

Eventually, law enforcement exposed the post as fake; people shrugged it off and moved on. But in its wake, much was lost that didn\u2019t go viral. The fake post was shared countless times. With each share, someone compromised a small piece of trust.<\/p>\n

The false post caused digital panic and cast uncertainty on our sense of security and community. The post cost us money. The false information took up the resources of several law enforcement agencies that chose to investigate. It cost us trust. Public warnings even made it to the evening news in some cities.<\/p>\n

The spread of fake news impacts on our ability to make wise informed decisions. It chips away at our expectation of truth in the people and resources around us.<\/p>\n

Fake news that goes viral is powerful. It can impact our opinions about important\u00a0health issues. It can damage\u00a0companies and the stock market, and destroy personal reputations.<\/p>\n

In the same Pew study, we learned about another loss \u2014 connection. Nearly 54 percent of respondents said they avoid talking with another person because that person may bring made-up news into the conversation.<\/p>\n

The biggest loss? When it\u2019s hard to see the truth, we are all\u00a0less<\/em>\u00a0well informed<\/em>, which creates obstacles to personal and cultural progress.<\/p>\n

Family talking points<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Here are\u00a0three digital literacy terms defined to help you launch the fake news discussion.<\/p>\n

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  1. Fake news: <\/strong>We like the definition offered by PolitiFact: \u201cFake news is made-up stuff, masterfully manipulated to look like credible journalistic reports that are easily spread online to large audiences willing to believe the fictions and spread the word.\u201dDiscuss:<\/em>\u00a0Sharing fake news can hurt the people in the story as well as the credibility of the person sharing it. No one wants to be known for sharing sketchy content, rumors, or half-truths.Do:<\/em>\u00a0Sit down with your kids. Scroll through their favorite social networks and read some posts or stories. Ask:\u00a0What news stories spark your interest, and why? Who posted this information? Are the links in the article credible? Should I share this piece of content? Why or why not?<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. Objectivity: <\/strong>Content or statements based on facts that are not influenced by personal beliefs or feelings.Discuss:<\/em>\u00a0News stories should be objective (opinion-free), while opinion pieces can be subjective. When information (or a person) is\u00a0subjective<\/em>, you can identify personal perspectives, feelings, and opinions. When information (or a person) is\u00a0objective<\/em>, it\u2019s void of opinion and based on facts.Do:<\/em> Teaching kids to recognize objective vs. subjective content\u00a0can be fun. Pick up a local newspaper (or access online). Read the stories on the front page (they should contain only facts). Flip to the Op-Ed page and discuss the shift in tone and content.<\/li>\n
  3. Discernment:\u00a0<\/strong>A person’s ability to evaluate people, content, situations, and things well. The ability to discern is at the core of decision-making.Discuss:<\/em>\u00a0To separate truth from fiction online, we need to be critical thinkers who can discern truth. Critical thinking skills develop over time and differ depending on the age group.Do:<\/em> Watch this video from Cyberwise on Fake News<\/a>. Sit down together and Google a current news story. Compare how different news sites cover the same news story. Ask: How are the headlines different? Is there a tone or bias? Which story do you believe to be credible, and why? Which one would you feel confident sharing with others?\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The increase in fake news online has impacted us all. However, with the right tools, we can fight back and begin to restore trust. Next week, in Part II of this series, we\u2019ll discuss our personal responsibility in the fake news cycle and specific ways to identify fake news.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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