Topic: basics of cyber security;
5. The Internet exposes children to a wealth of opportunities, but also risks that may have a detrimental impact on their rights and well-being. Analyse. How can internet be made a safer platform for children? (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Findings of a study conducted by CRY and CNLU published days ahead of the Safer Internet Day found that the online perpetrators made the most of children’s increased exposure to the internet during COVID times
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the opportunities and risks associated with internet for children and steps needed to make internet a safe avenue for children.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by citing a statistic regarding the cybercrimes committed against children and their nature.
Body:
First, mention the opportunities which the internet offers for children.
Next, write about various threats posed by the internet – cyberbullying, online grooming, cybercrime and online sexual violence. Mention its impact on the rights and well-being of children.
Next, write about the steps that must be take in order to protect the children from cybercrimes.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
