Safer Internet Day: 82pc of primary school-aged children now have unsupervised access to smart devices in their bedrooms

On Safer Internet Day, CyberSafeKids launched its fourth 'Same Rules Apply' awareness campaign, highlighting the need for parental involvement in children’s online activities. New research indicates that 82% of children aged 8 to 12 frequently use smart devices without supervision in their bedrooms, reflecting a concerning trend of parental disengagement. Through this initiative, CyberSafeKids aims to educate parents about the potential digital risks their children encounter, fostering a safer online environment for youth in Ireland.

A huge 82pc of young children (8 to 12-year-olds) are allowed to use phones and other smart devices unsupervised in their bedrooms. This highlights a significant lack of parental engagement in monitoring online activities.

The findings underscore a troubling lack of awareness among parents regarding the digital safety risks their children face, emphasizing the need for awareness initiatives like CyberSafeKids’ campaign.

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