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According to a Kaspersky survey, 89% of parents surveyed use gadgets to entertain and occupy their children while traveling or to gain some free time for themselves. Moreover, over half (52%) of children in the META region receive their first personal device \u2013 a smartphone or tablet \u2013 quite early, at the age of 3-7 years. However, nearly a quarter of respondents in the META region (22%) have not discussed Internet safety rules with their children. This means that some of the children, who are often left one-on-one with their devices, are not always aware of how to behave safely online.<\/p>\n

The children themselves admit that gadgets play a significant role in their lives. According to their own admission, 78% in the META region cannot live without their gadgets. Smartphones, tablets and game consoles are at the top of the list of the most desirable devices for children. This emphasizes the critical need for children to understand that they can be exposed to threats online, what this means and how to safely navigate this through appropriate device rules and guidelines.<\/p>\n

\u201cMost parents give their children gadgets in order to entertain them, spare some time for themselves or calm down their kids. However, children shouldn\u2019t use digital devices uncontrolled. Rather parents should monitor their child\u2019s digital life better. This can be done by limiting screen time and holding conversations, however, a security solution is also needed\u201d, comments Seifallah Jedidi, Head of Consumer Channel in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa at Kaspersky.<\/p>\n

\u201cApplying parental control is not showing distrust to your child; it\u2019s a sensible precaution with which you can, among other things, protect the device and the data on it. It allows parents to control which sites their children visit and which games they play, as well as disallowing file downloads, blocking access to content on unwanted topics and preventing the disclosure of confidential information. This way, Kaspersky\u2019s technologies help protect finances and confidential data from cybercriminals, and protect children from the risks that may lurk in the online environment\u201d, he adds.<\/p>\n

Kaspersky believe that parents can create a safer online environment for their children by staying informed about the latest threats and actively monitoring their children\u2019s online activities. It\u2019s crucial for parents to have open communication with their children about the potential risks they may encounter online and to enforce strict guidelines to ensure their safety. To secure your child from downloading any malicious files during their online experiences, we advise installing a trusted security solution on their device. With the right tools such as Kaspersky\u2019s digital parenting app Safe Kids, parents can effectively safeguard their children against cyber threats in the digital space.<\/p>\n

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