ONLINE IFFD BRIEFING 2021 PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Policymakers perspective

 El 10 de febrer Irma Rognoni va assistir al debat i conferències organitzades per IFFD:

ONLINE IFFD BRIEFING 2021

PARENTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE Policymakers perspective 

 

BACKGROUND NOTE

The global pandemic crisis has shown the great value of new technologies, especially for families. New technologies have enabled many people to continue working at home. They have helped many teachers and parents to continue to provide an education for their children when the schools closed. They have provided ways to stay connected with friends and relatives. They have been a way to reach out for help getting food and medicines. They have been a much-needed source of entertainment.

At the same time, new technologies have shown a darker side. Parents around the world are concerned about what impact the Internet is having on their children’s lives. Their concern is not so much about if they are spending too long online but more about how their online interactions are impacting on their health, happiness and wellbeing. They also worry about them being cyber-bullied, what their kids’ digital legacy will be and if they are safe online.

The event will focus on how policymakers can help parents and families to develop character and cyber-wisdom in their children. At the same time, it will spur parents’ proactivity in seeking to cultivate values, qualities and skills in their children.

DISCUSSION POINTS

1.- What is access and opportunities to digital technologies among different families? Digital opportunities and access for all (Curitiba Manifesto)
2.- How do the digital gap impacts the suitability and efficiency of parenting? (Venice Declaration)
3.- How can policymakers, industry leaders and global media partners support parents in building a digital world that works better for every child, family and community? (Common Sense Media)