A young man checking his phone on a street near some blocks of flats, wearing a black puffer jacket and a cap, focused on the screen as he scrolls through messages and notifications; an overcast sky; muted coloursSocial Media4 minHow extremist content is cleverly packagedExtremist content rarely takes the form of an obvious lie. Our author illustrates how this works using two popular examples of fake news relating to asylum.
Social Media9 minRadicalisation: What lies behind online hate speech?Radicalisation among young people is nothing new. However, digital media open up new channels for its spread. What can parents do?
Media2 minHow influencers influence our childrenLeading figures from the Internet shape the values and behaviour of young people, so parents should know them.
Bullying6 min«If the child isolates themselves, parents should get help»«Body Positivity» influencer Morena Diaz on her relationship with her body after giving birth and bullying at school.
Columns2 minWhat role do influencers play?These and three other questions are answered in the chapter "Influences and media" in the dossier "100 questions - 100 answers on the topic of media".
Media2 minSpellbound by beautiful appearancesWhat can you do if your daughter follows dubious Instagram role models? One approach: laugh at the stars together.
Media2 minInfluencers as educational helpersDo you always have to see influencers as a problem? No, says Michael In Albon. He thinks they give rise to a good conversation with the child.
