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Why you must monitor your children's screen time this holiday

Mother shocked looking at daughter's phone screen. (Courtesy)

It is a challenging time for parents with learners at home doing what they do best, enjoying the holidays. While it might be obvious, there is a reason for most to worry. The mobile phone gadgets are now proving to be a double edged sword with the risk to Exposure to Inappropriate Content.

The online landscape is replete with content that may not be appropriate for children, encompassing violent videos, explicit materials, and disturbing imagery. Parents have the option to enhance their children's safety by implementing parental control features or utilising dedicated applications to filter or block this content.

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