Safer Internet Day: Ayushmann Feels ¡®Awareness¡¯ Is Important For Kids Accessing Online Spaces

Ayushmann Khurrana is garnering a lot of appreciation for the OTT release of his film An Action Hero. The film which didn¡¯t make a big dent in theatres is receiving its due on Netflix. The actor has now shared his thoughts on the occasion of Safer Internet Day which the world celebrates on 7th February.

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This year, UNICEF has shared ¡®Together for a better internet¡¯ as the theme of Safer Internet Day.

While talking about some of the risks that children face online these days, Ayushmann says, ¡°We live a large part of our lives on the internet today, through our mobiles, computers. It presents great opportunities to grow, thrive, connect and build relationships. However, this also presents risks to children and young people who access and use the online space.¡±

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Ayushmann thinks that the fear of losing access to the internet is one of the reasons why children don¡¯t speak up about online trolls and violence.

"From being bullied and abused over private messages to being trolled publicly through offensive comments on social media posts, we know that online violence is affecting the mental health and well-being of children. Children tend to withdraw socially. Combined with the lack of a supportive environment to seek help, or the fear of losing access to the internet often leads children to remain silent, further compounding the ill effects of the abuse they have suffered."

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When asked how he thinks that online spaces can be more inclusive and safe for young minds, the Andhadhun actor reasoned ¡®awareness¡¯.

Khurrana shared, ¡°Most important is to create an environment where children know how to seek help and are not afraid to ask for help when they face online abuse or encounter a breach of privacy. They should know who to go to seek support, including parents, teachers and peers in school.¡±

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Ayushmann feels the elders should be role models to make kids feel comfortable with their existence on the internet.

¡°Children must be made aware of the importance of ensuring privacy, avoiding contact with unknown or suspicious profiles when online and reporting offences. We should train our children for the informed and mindful use of the internet. As adults, we ourselves should be role models of good online behaviour, as children learn from us.¡±

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Ayushmann feels that one must avoid the unnecessary sharing of private information and pictures online.

¡°We must be mindful of the comments and messages we write on social media and familiarize ourselves with how to report offences on various social media platforms. By doing so, we can influence our children to access the internet and help them harness its vast potential to transform their lives, knowing they are safe and protected¡±, Ayushmann concluded.

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