Safer Internet Day: Happinetz Survey Reveals 69% of Children aged 12+ Own Smartphones or Tablets

Feb 06, 2024

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The internet should be a safe environment for all users, but certain groups, such as children, women, and cultural minorities, are particularly vulnerable. A recent survey underscores the growing concern over children spending excessive time on screens, making child safety online a top priority.

On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, Happinetz recent survey revealed that 69% of children aged 12 or older possess a tablet or smartphone, granting them unrestricted access to online content

The emphasis was on the necessity for parents to regulate and monitor their children's screen time, especially in households with multiple connected devices

Approximately 74% of children engage extensively with YouTube while 61% of them are drawn towards gaming

It has been discovered that more than 22 million of these sites and apps are categorized as adult content and are unsecured.

Happinetz India is a parental control filter box aimed at ensuring a safe internet environment for children, utilizes exam periods to educate parents to make internet a safer place for children.

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