Check before sharing information — Civics, 4–6
A message can sound certain and still be wrong, so checking matters before it reaches more people.
Not every message is true
A rumour is a message people repeat without knowing whether it is true. Before you pass it on, pause and ask where it came from, what evidence there is, and who can check it with you.
Why check?
A wrong message can make people worry, avoid a place or blame someone unfairly. Checking protects trust: it slows down a story before it grows, and helps the group act on what is known rather than on a guess.
Check a playground message
Someone says, “The playground is closed today.” First, do not repeat it. Next, ask where they heard it. Then check the official sign or ask a responsible adult. Only after that can you tell others what you found.
Many people saying it is not proof
When several people repeat the same story, it can feel true because agreement sounds like evidence. But they may all have heard it from one uncertain source. Repetition makes a message louder, not more reliable.
A careful message helps
This matters when you hear news about a friend, a school event, a lost animal or a place that may be closed. You do not need to solve everything alone: pause, tell a trusted adult, and share only what has been checked.
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