Safe Internet Campaign Increases Awareness Of Net And Social Media Usage Among Children
BUKIT MERTAJAM, April 26 (Bernama) -- The use of the internet and social media applications among children without supervision can invite negative impact, especially involving issues of safety, crime and social problems.
In this regard, society, in particular parents, needs to be given exposure and early education on the prudent use of the internet so as not to become victims of online scams, online gambling, cyberbullying as well as paedophilia.
Therefore, in raising awareness among the community, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) went to the ground to hold the Safe Internet Campaign (KIS) in conjunction with the Penang-level Kita MADANI Carnival at Seberang Perai Tengah District Education Office (PPD) here today.
Through the 'pocket talk' session delivered by an MCMC representative, visitors were informed about the age limit for children under 13 to use social media applications under the supervision of parents or guardians.
Additionally, the MCMC shared about the effects and consequences of excessive use of social media applications among children, and subsequently provides tips or knowledge on using the internet safely and ethically.
A mother, Nor Ashikin Mohd Rosli, 31, said the commission's briefing session was very beneficial and opened the eyes of parents to be more aware of controlling their children's internet usage, especially social media applications.
"I do monitor and control the use of gadgets and internet usage of my eldest child who is six years old. If he wants to use the internet, I have to be there too, I don't let him do it alone. I allow him to use the handphone for at least an hour before bed, and even then, only to watch pre-uploaded shows. Even we adults can be affected by the internet or social media apps, let alone children, so I avoid it.
"Raising children now is more challenging as in the past, internet usage was not yet widespread," the housewife told Bernama.
Another housewife, Shamshu Salina Mohd Ali, 44, also shares Nor Ashikin's view, adding that internet usage among children should be limited to educational purposes only.
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