The Brain Charity

Digital literacy is an essential skill for modern life.

Young people benefit from learning how to evaluate information and make thoughtful decisions online.

Questions that encourage critical thinking include:

• Who created this information?
• What might their motive be?
• Could this message be misleading or a scam?
• What action is the message encouraging?
• What different choices do I have in responding?

Parents can practise analysing online examples together, such as fake profiles or misleading advertisements.

Developing these skills helps young people become more independent and resilient digital users.