RISE Social is a new initiative where we want parents and children to move past today's fast-changing, divisive media and focus on what being an influencer means, what being connected means, and how good news can impact lives.

  • We have overprotected our children in the real world, while underprotecting them online.

    Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation”

  • When you give your phone to a kid, you’re not giving your kid access to the world, you're giving the world access to your kid.

    Shawn Ryan, former Navy Seal

  • I worry that social media apps, like TikTok and beyond, continue to pursue profit and engagement before safeguarding the people that use these platforms

    Salvatore Romano, Head of Research at AI Forensics

RISE Social · Free Parent Assessments

Two free quizzes to help you understand exactly where your child is — and what to do next.

8 Questions · ~3 Minutes
Where is your child on the Digital Media Literacy Scale?
For parents to check in on their child's digital habits and get matched to helpful resources.
The 4 zones
Zone 1
Offline & Unaware
Foundation
Zone 2
Passive Consumer
Habits forming
Zone 3
Active & Influenced
Needs guidance
Zone 4
Skill-Based Creator
High opportunity
Take the Literacy Quiz →
Free & confidential · No right or wrong answers
6 Questions · ~2 Minutes
Where is your child on the Influencer Scale?
Understand your child's relationship with social media influence — and what to do about it.
The 4 zones
Zone 1
No Access / Unaware
Plant seeds now
Zone 2
Passive Observer
Dream forming
Zone 3
Aspiring & Influenced
Skill first
Zone 4
Skill-Based Creator
Build with purpose
Take the Influencer Quiz →
Free & confidential · No right or wrong answers

Are your passionate about this topic?

Are you passionate about how to create solutions for your child(ren) and students on how to think smarter about getting a smart phone?

RISE Social is a new initiative that develops age-appropriate programs on news coverage and social media literacy.

Do you want to do something in this space that can make a difference in your community? Sign up with RISE Social!