# Indonesian child safety and digital literacy efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-child-safety-and-digital-literacy-efforts > Updated: 2026-09-05T03:47:49.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Indonesian authorities and experts are focusing on child safety regarding social, legal, and digital risks. In South Sulawesi and Lampung, police officials have urged parents to increase supervision to prevent children from participating in riots, drug abuse, and illegal online loans. Police noted that supervision must extend to the digital realm to protect youth from harmful social media influences. In Bantul, local officials have expanded this focus toward digital literacy, encouraging students to use social media for creativity and economic opportunities rather than just entertainment. Complementing these efforts, parenting experts have advised moving away from vague warnings like ‘be careful,’ suggesting that specific, situational instructions are more effective for teaching children how to navigate risks without causing unnecessary anxiety. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Bantul officials urge digital literacy as parenting experts advise specific safety instructions Officials in Bantul urge students to use social media productively, while parenting experts advise replacing vague ‘be careful’ warnings with specific instructions to improve child safety. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bantul-officials-urge-digital-literacy-as-parenting-experts-advise-specific-safety-instructions ### 2026-08-29: Indonesian police urge parents to supervise children against social and digital risks Police in South Sulawesi and Lampung are calling on parents to closely monitor their children's activities to prevent involvement in riots, drug abuse, and illegal online loans. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-police-urge-parents-to-supervise-children-against-social-and-digital-risks --- Cite as: Indonesian child safety and digital literacy efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-child-safety-and-digital-literacy-efforts