Due to improved availability to mobile devices, internet usage has greatly expanded. However, a survey from NortonLifeLock claims that Indian youngsters are the ones who are most impacted by the growing internet usage. According to a Harris Poll research of 1,004 Indian individuals, 73% of those polled in India feel kids are likely to share the personal information about their family members online.
“When it comes to technological advancements, our children are naturals, quickly adjusting to the newest devices and web-based applications. While this is fantastic, data indicates that parents feel they must actively supervise and teach their children on their internet behaviours, according to Ritesh Chopra, director of sales and field marketing for NortonLifeLock in India and the SAARC region.
According to the most recent Norton research conducted in India, 78% of parents with children under 18 found out that their kids had used their smart gadgets without their consent. Parents’ early instruction on the Internet and its possible risks to children is the most crucial factor in ensuring their online safety.
As per the research, Indian adults are quite conscious of the significance of cyber safety. More than 86% of respondents felt it is crucial for parents to talk to their kids about cyber safety today more than before. The majority of respondents questioned in India (68%) believe that parents’ ability to control their children’s screen time is necessary or especially important.
According to the survey, work-from-home culture has had a huge impact on family members, with 71% of Indian parents saying that working from home has enhanced their connection with their kids. Nearly 70% of respondents who are married or cohabiting report that since they started working from home, their connection with their spouse or partner has improved.
The research stated that “almost half of the Indian people polled claimed that working from home enhanced their ties with friends (55 percent) and 51 percent said relationships with their coworkers.” However, working from home has significant challenges for most people, with 93% of Indians reporting technology-related problems, the two most prevalent of which were intermittent or sluggish internet access (52%), and frequent communication problems (47 per cent).
