BY BEN BILUA
Gizo
PRESIDENT of the Western Province Youth Council, Wilson Lagisuga says digital safety is everybody’s business as internet access continues to improve across the country.
Lagisuga said today’s generation is highly vulnerable to the digital world, especially with the increasing availability of internet services in homes and communities.
He said the growing access to digital technology has created new challenges for parents, communities and the nation in ensuring children are protected from harmful online content and activities.
According to Lagisuga, parents, teachers and churches must now play a more active role in educating children on how to use the digital space responsibly and positively.
“If we look around us, children as young as three years old recognise what is a mobile phone. It is also common to see children use mobile phones for entertainment.
“This is not a good start for our children because they are vulnerable to unfiltered information or videos online,” he said.
Lagisuga stressed that education is the best approach to help children understand the positive side of the digital world while avoiding online dangers.
He also emphasised that adults must take the lead to protect children from online risks and set clear boundaries for internet use.
“As adults, we should be responsible to protect our children. There are boundaries in the digital world that we should put across to our children.
“It is our responsibility to keep our children safe,” he said.
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