For children, internet access is a double-edged sword. In other words, being able to get online can be both good and bad for kids. On the good side, digital technology can connect a child to information and to a larger community. It can bring future opportunities for work and career. But on the bad side, it can also bring great harm and stress especially for a child who does not know how to use the internet thoughtfully. A new report from the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, or UNICEF, explores both the good and bad of the internet for young people. Being online has many benefits. In fact, access to the internet can change a child’s life, says Laurence Chandy. He is the Director of Data Research and Policy for UNICEF.
Title: For Children, the Digital World Is Good and Bad
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