A ‘call for evidence’ about potential harm to children from video games and the internet was launched today.
Anyone with an interest is invited to respond to questions about the risks from exposure to inappropriate material, such as violent video games.
Clinical psychologist Dr Tanya Byron has been appointed by Prime Minister Gordon Brown to head the independent review.
“New technology is giving kids opportunities to learn, have fun, be creative and communicate in ways that previous generations could only dream of,” she said.
“But many parents still feel ill-equipped to help their children navigate this technology safely.
“I want to start a debate about how Government, industry and society as a whole can support parents to guide our children into the virtual world, with the same confidence as when we show them how to stay safe in our local community.”
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