JAKARTA - Recently Kaspersky launched an updated Safe Kids. The updated version of the app provides extended functionality for iOS and more options for parents to check their children's online activity.
Apart from taking steps to protect children from inappropriate online content, parental control apps can also give parents the opportunity to get to know their children's interests and hobbies, and help build closer relationships with them.
Kaspersky reviews anonymized data, such as search queries, most popular Android apps, and categories of websites that Kaspersky Safe Kids users voluntarily make available, to explore the most popular children's interests between January-March 2022. This data can help people parents to better understand their children's preferences.
Especially for Indonesia, Youtube occupies the first position as the most popular application among Indonesian children in the first quarter of this year with a percentage of 28.23 percent.
Then, followed by the WhatsApp application (23.68 percent) and TikTok (15.97 percent). In addition, Indonesian children's interest in games was also revealed, where Roblox (8.27 percent) and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (4.23 percent) made it the most popular.
Sandra Lee, Managing Director for Asia Pacific at Kaspersky said that it is not surprising that children in Indonesia are enthusiastic about exploring the digital world on their own, considering Indonesia as one of the most active digital citizens in the world.
"Although not fully physically returning to school since the pandemic, I understand that the majority of these children rely on the Internet not only for learning but also for play and entertainment, most likely because distance learning makes them feel a little sad," continued Sandra. Lee.
Sandra Lee also encourages parents to stay informed and commit to sitting with their children extensively.
"Because this is an effective way to make their children responsible and become safe digital citizens." he said.
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