USALAMA MITANDAONI: Unashiriki vipi katika matumizi ya Intaneti ya Mtoto wako?

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Kuwapa Watoto Mwongozo wanapotumia Majukwaa la Kidijitali ni njia mojawapo ya kudhibiti hatari za mtandaoni zinazoweza kusababishia madhara

Kwa mujibu wa Shirika la UNICEF. inakadiriwa Mtoto Mmoja kati ya Watatu ni Mtumiaji wa Intaneti. Aidha, Mtumiaji wa Intaneti Mmoja kati wa Watatu ni Mtoto aliye chini ya miaka 18

Wakiwa Mtandaoni , Watoto wanaweza kuwa katika hatari mbalimbali ikiwemo Maudhui ya Chuki na Uonevu (Cyberbullying). Kama Mzazi/Mlezi ni kwa namna gani unashiriki katika matumizi ya intaneti ya Mtoto wako?

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At the global level, it is estimated that one child in three is an internet user, and that one in three internet users is a child under 18 years of age.

Among the children we talked to, mobile phones are the most popular devices used to go online. This represents a notable shift over the past decade. In Europe and North America, the first generation of internet users logged on via desktop computers, but the pattern in the global South has clearly been mobile first

Among the many activities available online, we found that watching videos clips was the most popular for both girls and boys, with over three quarters of internet-using children watching online videos at least weekly, either alone or with family and friends

The internet has also become a crucial meeting place for children to exercise their right to freedom of expression by connecting with others online. Many children surveyed can be considered ‘active socializers’ who take part in a number of social activities online each week – such as chatting with friends and networking with those who share their interests. Our research suggests that children who socialize more actively online are better at managing their online privacy, which helps to keep them safe

Much like in their “offline” lives, children can be exposed to several online risks that could lead to harm. For example, they may be confronted with hate speech or encounter violent or sexual content. Across the 11 countries included in our report, fewer than one-third of children reported experiencing each respective risk measured in our survey

Our findings show that children who engage in more online activities tend to experience more online risks – perhaps due to their heightened exposure or their more confident exploration of the internet. This poses a dilemma; on one hand, we found that participating in more online activities improves children’s digital skills. However, this also leaves them more exposed to risky – and potentially harmful – content, contact and conduct.

To effectively protect children without unduly limiting their opportunities, it is important to understand how a risk can translate into harm – and to know which children are most vulnerable to experiencing harm online. In several countries, many children have experienced a variety of online risks, but far fewer report feeling harmed as a result

Source: UNICEF
 
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