Child Exploitation

The use, exposure, or abuse of children for a variety of reasons—often in an unsafe or unlawful way—is referred to as child exploitation. There are various ways in which the internet might exacerbate this issue:

Online Grooming: Because of the privacy offered by the internet, predators can use it to groom and develop relationships with minors in order to sexually exploit them.

Distribution of Detailed Information: The easy availability of explicit material featuring minors is made easier by the internet, which feeds the abuse cycle.

Trafficking: Internet platforms can be used to market, recruit, and help traffic minors for a variety of exploitative uses.

Preventive actions:

Educate and Communicate: Instruct kids on the dangers of the internet and the value of being transparent about their online activity.

Parental Controls: Make use of your device’s parental control capabilities to censor unsuitable content and keep an eye on your online activity.

Privacy Settings: Review and modify privacy settings on social media sites on a regular basis to limit who can communicate with your child online.

For example, social media can be used by a predator to make friends with children, win their trust, and then pressure them into sending obscene images. Parental controls and open communication are examples of protective measures that can help avert such situations.