The use of internet by children has increased rapidly over the last decade through social media platforms to reach their peers. But this has caused many detrimental effects due to uncontrolled access to internet by young and immediate measures need to be taken before aggravating the situation.
Although internet has many advantages, it also has some pitfalls which youngsters can easily fallen into. Parents should play a major part in protecting their children from this trap, where they can monitor them when using social media. In the modern world, there are many ways guardians can do that, where they can use their e-mails and technology in electronic appliances to check chikd’s log in and chat histories. For an example, many social media applicationshave provided the chance for duel logins, which allow another peraon to see what is doing by the other.
On the other hand new regulations should be imposed regarding the use of social media which could save children from potentially risky situations. If the government can make new legislations to impose age restrictions when using social media apps, youngsters would save lot of time for their educational and extracuricular activities. Many internet providers have already taken steps to block the access to social media applications and unnecessary websites to individuals under age sixteen and this move has highly appreciated by global organisations for protecting children.
Thus both the government and parents should take initiatives in order to protect their children from the internet hazard.