Studies show that, along with the increased use of smartphones by children under 14 years old, as well as the use of social media, there has been an increase in cases of depression and anxiety in these age groups.
It has also been found that the excessive use of social media by 14-year-old girls is linked to the risk of online harassment, insomnia, low self-esteem, and physical weakness.
For these reasons, Digital Parenting is crucial, it is a relatively new concept related to parenting but is highly relevant to the times we live in. The development of technology has created the need to protect children from the risks posed by the virtual world.
