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Calibrated confidence

Calibrated trust means neither believing everything nor dismissing everything, but judging sources by expertise, evidence, and accountability.

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Underestimating child abilities and overconfidence risks

Underestimating child abilities and overconfidence risks

Two inaccurate estimates at opposite ends Underestimating a child means judging the child as less capable than available evidence suggests. An adult may assume that a preschooler cannot put on a coat, carry an unbreakable cup, explain a preference, or try an unfamiliar playground activity, and therefore complete the task automatically. The intention is often […]

Helping children recognize misleading online content

Helping children recognize misleading online content

Start with development, not blame Children are not miniature adults with fully formed judgment. Their prefrontal networks, including systems involved in inhibitory control, working memory, planning, and cognitive flexibility, continue to mature through adolescence. This means a child may understand a safety rule in the abstract but still react quickly to a sensational video, persuasive […]