The importance of safety on the internet
The importance of mental well-being has become increasingly important, especially for young children, due to the emergence of the internet. According to Common Sense Media, 53% of young children have reportedly seen explicit content while browsing the internet by the age of 11. Around 15% of young children have reported being cyberbullied, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In an ideal world, every parent would be watching over their child while they browse the internet. Online predators, cyberbullying, and explicit content can have drastic effects on children at a young age. As reported by the National Institute of Mental Health, more and more children are developing depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem because of online content.
