Digital parenting: Strategies for monitoring and guiding children's online behavior

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Andi Asrifan, Syahruddin Syahruddin, La Sunra, Vivit Rosmayanti

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Abstract

Parenting in the digital age includes online guidance and security. This chapter discusses digital parenting basics like setting boundaries, fostering open communication, and improving digital literacy. It highlights parents' capacity to combine oversight and autonomy to help kids develop ethical online behavior. The discussion also covers AI, VR, and the Metaverse, preparing families for the digital age. The chapter stresses schools and communities' joint involvement in digital education and their responsibilities for online safety and equity. Proactive digital parenting may ensure that children use technology appropriately, critically, and ethically while maintaining a good balance between online and offline activities. © 2026, IGI Global Scientific Publishing. All rights reserved.

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Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia

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