The Role of Parents in Keeping Their Child Digitally Safe and Secure
Yesterday, I received a call from one of my students’ mothers. Her question was simple yet deeply significant: “Should I allow my 15-year-old to have a cellphone?” She explained her concerns that teenagers often spend all their free time glued to their screens, and worse, that her child might stumble upon inappropriate or harmful content online. Her voice carried both love and fear — emotions every parent today can relate to.
In today’s digital world, these concerns are not exaggerated. Children have easy access to thousands of websites and social media platforms. Whether through smartphones, tablets, or laptops, the internet is now deeply intertwined with how they learn, communicate, and express themselves, especially after the pandemic’s shift toward virtual learning.
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