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Scenario

How to handle teens who weaponize online research

My teenage kids keep showing me 'evidence' they found online to argue against household rules and I don't have time to debunk everything but I also can't just dismiss their sources without looking hypocritical about critical thinking.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Young people's facility with information gathering is outpacing parental capacity for verification while undermining traditional authority structures.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Disinformation and its technology?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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