Programmes to educate parents on the associated risks of cyber-addiction among the young

Name and Constituency of Member of Parliament

Mr Edward Chia Bing Hui, Holland-Bukit Timah GRC

Question

To ask the Minister for Education whether the Ministry will consider expanding programmes to educate parents on the associated risks of cyber-addiction among the young and to provide guidelines for ensuring a conducive home environment to combat this growing challenge.

Response

1. Parents play a crucial role in guiding their children to be discerning in their use of devices and online interactions. Schools work closely with parents by sharing resources, expert insights and strategies on managing a range of cyber issues. Through Parent Support Groups (PSGs) and community partners, schools also reach out to parents to equip them with the necessary digital knowledge and skills.

2. As part of the Interagency Taskforce for Mental Health and Well-being, MOE is also working with MSF and MCI to develop a Parents' Toolbox to support parents to manage their children's device use, so that they can navigate and thrive in the digital world safely.