This article is talking about the rise in online sex abusing within the younger society and the key question which this article is talking about is that whether or not 'Their parents should give them a phone or tablet for their own personal use?' The article talks about how the children who had felted ashamed with themselves, would call Child Line and talk to advisers/helpers there on what to do. In addition, the article also talks about the advice it may give the parents: Advice for parents includes exploring sites and apps alongside their children, asking about things children might see that make them feel uncomfortable, and promising not to overreact.
- Over the past three years, the number of contacts to Childline about online sexual abuse has surged by 250%.
- The NSPCC said there were 3,716 Childline counselling sessions about the issue in 2015-16 – a 24% increase on the previous year’s 2,994.
- “In the last year we’ve seen a staggering rise in online sexual abuse, with many children turning to Childline when the situation has escalated.”
In my opinion, I believe that the parents should only give their younger children phones where they can only have the access of only making calls. The benefits of this is that they will know that their children are most likely safe as they wouldn't be forced to send photos to random people they don't even know. The benefits of the younger children not having a smartphone means that this will less likely decrease the calls towards childline and will also be able to carry on with their lives without any discomfort and threatening from anyone.
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