Raising Media-Savvy Teens: Teaching Unbiased News Consumption with Carl Azuz

Carl Azuz, former CNN 10 anchor and creator of The World from A to Z, shares insights on teaching media literacy and critical thinking to teens. He emphasizes the importance of multiple sources and perspectives, avoiding partisan bias, and focusing on facts. He encourages parents to have open conversations with their teens, model respectful behavior, and teach them to think critically and form their own opinions. He also discusses the impact of news on teens’ anxiety and suggests highlighting solutions and positive stories to alleviate fear. Finally, he emphasizes the importance of widening perspectives and understanding different cultures and perspectives.