Filter internet exposure for children: Official

In today’s age of technology, parents need to be careful on how much exposure to the internet and technology will affect their children.

Chief Censor Steven Mala said as part of addressing the issue of censorship and protecting children from harmful content, the Censorship Office has rolled out a schools awareness program in NCD and Central Province.

“Technology is not all that bad and creating a positive mindset for our children is important,” says the Chief Censor.

Speaking on positive behaviour change through music, arts, media and sports, he said it was part of Censorship Office vision 2050 to regulate the music industry.

He made reference on some pointers which he also gave during the inaugural men’s forum in Port Moresby last week, stating that online abuse and the amount of indecent content or foreign content shown on local television stations, including the internet, add to the sad statistics of up to 80 percent of rape, incest and teen pregnancy cases relating to pornography.

He has called on parents and guardians to teach their children to use technology responsibly – starting at an early age – and make note of the amount of time their children get to spend online.

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Author: 
Annette Kora