The fifth episode of Intellis Talks Tech is out
Social media, gaming, and an active social life in the digital world. It’s a completely normal part of children’s and young people’s everyday lives in 2024. A world filled with opportunities, hours of entertainment, potential for learning, and much, much more.
But – as with many things – an active digital life requires awareness of how to navigate the digital landscape and the precautions one should take. At Save the Children, this is called Digital Education – and it is equated with learning in all other aspects of life.
“Children have the right to a digital social life that is safe for them. It’s about having a trust-based dialogue with the young person,” explains Lene Stavngaard, Head of Protection Against Digital Violations.
At Save the Children, they actively work to ensure that children and young people’s digital lives are safe and secure – and that those who experience digital abuse and violations receive the help and support they need. This is an important initiative at a time when more and more people are unfortunately encountering unpleasant things online. An example of this is the recent media coverage of ‘sextortion’ cases. This issue is also concerning for parents and professionals who feel helpless and are becoming increasingly wary of the digital world.
However, distancing oneself from the digital world is the wrong approach, according to Sofus Bynge, Special Consultant at Astralis
“Meet the screens – meet the children – with curiosity rather than condemnation. The children really want to get it right,” he advises.
This focus is also explored in the podcast. Both Sofus and Lene experience firsthand the distance many parents feel towards the digital world their children live in. This distance, according to Sofus Bynge, is due to a lack of knowledge and curiosity. He emphasizes the importance of parents engaging just as much in their children’s digital lives as they do in their physical ones.
Want to join the conversation?
Tune in as Lene and Sofus share insights and perspectives on navigating the digital world and offer advice on creating a healthy online environment for our younger generations.
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