CBSE school council says 88% respondents want children’s digital use regulated
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Why in news
The National Council of CBSE Schools submitted a report to the Prime Minister recommending a National Child Digital Safety Framework to regulate unsupervised digital and social media usage among children under 18.
Background
The report is based on 6.3 lakh responses from school leaders, educators, and parents. It found that 74% of respondents reported students spending more than two hours daily on screens beyond academic learning.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact74% of respondents reported students spending more than two hours daily on screens beyond academic learning.
- FactThe report was based on 6.3 lakh responses from school leaders, educators, and parents.
- BodyNational Council of CBSE Schools submitted the report to the Prime Minister.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of a National Child Digital Safety Framework to balance technological integration in education with the protection of minors from digital risks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory gap: Lack of standardized age-verification systems and parental oversight mechanisms across diverse online platforms.
- Pedagogical shift: Transitioning from unregulated screen time to structured, regulated educational use of digital technology in schools.
Keywords: Digital Literacy · Child Welfare · Regulatory Framework · Digital Safety · Educational Policy
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