The era of technology 4.0 has impacted every aspect of social life, bringing many conveniences but also many concerns. This reality requires parents and schools to have the skills to connect and accompany their children into the digital age.
Generation Z was born and raised with technology, so preparing children for the world of technology of course cannot be without digital experiences. The technology era has many new and attractive things, and can even be "addictive" if children do not have the necessary skills. Therefore, parents and schools need to accompany and follow closely to experience with their children.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu in Dong Son ward (Thanh Hoa city) shared: I have 2 daughters who are in middle school and high school. At this age, many parents wonder whether they should let their children own smart phones or tablets? This concern comes from "fear". They are afraid that their children will waste a lot of time, be affected by bad and toxic information, obscene cultural products that are rampant on the internet, and that fraud is increasingly sophisticated... However, if they do not let their children use smart phones, they are worried that their children will not connect with teachers and friends to study; will be slow to update knowledge for their studies, slow to update knowledge about technology... Therefore, I often accompany, share, and teach my children how to face the dangers on the internet. Teach them not to disclose personal information, especially not to provide or exchange sensitive images, videos, and content to avoid being exploited and scammed by bad guys...
Another issue that is quite "hot" in the digital age is how to use social networks safely, effectively and positively? Ms. Nguyen Thanh Xuan in Ham Rong ward (Thanh Hoa city) said: I have 2 sons who are both in high school age. Recently, young people "cause trouble" on social networks through comments and posts leading to conflicts and clashes have occurred a lot. To "prevent", I often confide and share with my children, teaching them to think carefully before commenting, sharing or posting any information, and not to post sensitive or controversial content. Because posts on the network will be viewed by many people, children may be scrutinized, judged and commented negatively by others, making them feel sad or scared. Besides, information posted on social networks is not always correct. There is a lot of false news, information inciting anti-state activities... being spread on the network. If you do not research carefully and share false information sources, it will affect awareness, help bad guys spread fake news, and even violate the law.
Social networks are virtual but the consequences they bring are real. Therefore, parents should manage their children by regulating the time they spend using the internet according to their age; studying with their children on the internet; regularly discussing with their children about the risks, equipping them with skills to protect themselves in the online environment... In addition, parents should also set an example when using social networks, spend time going out and talking with their children; make timely and appropriate adjustments when they see signs of their children getting lost in using the internet or playing games; register their children for life skills courses and extracurricular activities to help them always have more useful social practice skills...
Besides, together with family, school also plays an important role in educating, orienting, preventing risks and temptations in the online environment, equipping children with necessary knowledge and skills when using the internet, how to help children become smart citizens in the digital age.
Article and photos: Linh Huong
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