APA Report Says That Media & Politicians Are Simply Wrong About Kids & Social Media; Media Then Lies About Report
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What if the media and the politicians threw a moral panic about kids and social media… and the actual experts didn’t come along? The American Psychological Association has put out a thoughtful, nua…

Classic case of “If the research doesn’t support your position, lie like a rug.”

  • sj_zero@lotide.fbxl.net
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    1 year ago

    What if I told you that this is just how the media treats everything, including whatever moral panic whoever is reading this believes in?

    Yes, even that one. No, that one’s not real either. Yes, I know you saw it on TV.

    I think one of the key things we need to be teaching our kids about everything from technology to nature is to think for themselves and apply rigor to make sure that they’re not being let down the garden path. In the book I wrote to my son, the first chapter is not about the basics, it’s that he should question everything including and especially me.