Protecting children from the dangers online

Parents and kids using laptop, smartphone and digital tablet on sofa at home. [Courtesy]

While the digital world offers endless opportunities for learning and fun, it also comes with challenges that can affect children’s well-being, values, and behavior.

With schools closed for the holiday, and children are left with a lot of free time, one common escape for many young ones is the allure of screens: television, smartphones and tablets.

For Kenyan parents, the holiday period can often lead to relaxed routines and with unregulated access to the internet, children can easily stumble upon content that’s inappropriate or harmful.