Today our children are exposed to “influencers” (people followed by thousands or millions on social media like YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and many others). Sometimes it is challenging for parents to understand the values that these influencers stand for or to figure it out if he or she is a good role model for our loved ones. My advice for parents is first to go online, check whom your child is following, and then discuss it with he or she. However, when having this conversation it is imperative to listen first, then problematize, after that reaffirm your family’s values. Let your child explicitly explain to you if following this person is a good choice… this is critical thinking!
