When used in the right way – and accessible to all – the internet has the potential to broaden horizons and ignite creativity the world over.īut with these opportunities come serious risks.Ĭyberbullying and other forms of peer-to-peer violence can affect young people each time they log in to social media or instant messaging platforms. Through computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, and televisions, children learn, imagine and develop their social networks.
Growing up online offers limitless opportunities. Around the world, a child goes online for the first time every half second. Children are spending more time online than ever before.