The right of the child to freedom of expression 2014, para. 74
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- The limited understanding of children's use of the Internet frequently leads to the adoption of more restrictive approaches aimed at safeguarding children. In fact, the vast majority of children and young people do not believe that their online behaviour leads to victimization or harm. Children already use a range of strategies to protect themselves from the Internet, including consulting online or offline friends, blocking or ignoring unwanted content and changing privacy settings. Research reveals that, when parents and teachers are less familiar with the Internet, children engage in more risky online behaviour. Conversely, evidence also suggests that informed and actively engaged parents who discuss the Internet and their experience with their children are the strongest protective measures for ensuring a safer online experience. Perhaps this suggests that measures taken by parents and caregivers are more effective at protecting children than the current trend towards extensive restrictions.
- Legal status
- Non-negotiated soft law
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Means of adoption
- N.A.
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Person(s) affected
- Children
- Families
- Youth
- Year
- 2014
- Paragraph type
- Other
- Reference
- SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the UNGA (2014), A/69/335, para. 74.
- Paragraph number
- 74
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