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Protection from Online Risks: The virtual world poses threats like cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and online predators. Active parental monitoring helps shield children from these dangers by setting boundaries, supervising online activity, and using tools such as parental control software to filter harmful content (Livingstone et al., 2017). Promoting Healthy Digital Habits: Parents play a critical role in ensuring children develop healthy digital behaviors, such as limiting screen time, encouraging educational content, and promoting a balance between virtual activities and real-world experiences. This fosters better mental health and prevents issues like internet addiction and the negative impact of excessive screen time on cognitive and social development (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016). Guidance in Social Interactions: The virtual world significantly influences children's social interactions, where they may encounter unregulated peer pressure or negative influences. Family guidance helps children navigate these interactions, promoting responsible behavior and reinforcing moral values while online (Sasson & Mesch, 2016). Enhancing Communication: Monitoring children’s virtual activities creates an opportunity for open communication between parents and children, fostering trust and helping children feel supported when they encounter issues online. This can lead to better emotional resilience and informed decision-making when using the internet.
The role of the family, particularly parents, in monitoring their children's virtual world is crucial for safeguarding their mental, emotional, and social well-being in the digital age. With the increasing use of the internet, social media, and online gaming, children are exposed to both opportunities and risks, making parental oversight more essential than ever.
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References:
- Livingstone, S., et al. (2017). Children’s online activities, risks, and safety: A literature review by the UK Council for Child Internet Safety. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 58(4), 355-368.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (2016). Media and young minds. Pediatrics, 138(5), e20162591.
- Sasson, H., & Mesch, G. S. (2016). Parental mediation, peer norms, and risky online behavior among adolescents. Computers in Human Behavior, 60, 472-480.
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