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Child safety risks on digital platforms

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Experts and authorities are highlighting the multifaceted risks children face in digital environments, particularly regarding social development and predatory behavior. Initial concerns focused on the psychological impact of social labeling and the general risks of online gaming, where children may be exposed to grooming or requests for private data. ~~Experts emphasized the importance~~ Clinical psychologist Rita Castanheira Alves has noted that excessive labeling of ~~parental monitoring and open dialogue~~ children as shy or timid can contribute to ~~mitigate these threats.~~ lasting social anxiety or phobias. Regarding gaming, experts warn of strangers attempting to move interactions to less-monitored platforms and recommend that parents monitor chat features and privacy settings. In Denmark, these concerns have transitioned into specific institutional warnings. The Danish Council for Children and Young People has expanded its Platforms Guide to include services such as Ønskeskyen, Twitch, Steam, and Reddit, using icons to help parents identify risks like livestreaming and anonymous forums. Additionally, the platform Roblox has come under scrutiny following reports of grooming via chat functions, including a specific criminal investigation involving a ~~minor~~ 15-year-old girl in Hedensted. As gaming platforms evolve into social hubs, critics argue that current safety measures, such as age verification and parental controls, place an undue burden on parents who may lack technical fluency. This has led to growing calls for government regulation to ensure platforms prioritize safety rather than relying solely on parental monitoring.

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