Online Risks and Smartphone Addiction in Children: Adaptation of Parental Control Measures

Abstract

This paper aims to assess various perspectives and studies to identify the dimensions of parental control strategies with regard to online risks posed by the increasing usage of new media by parents and children in households, including addiction. It also explores the effectiveness of internet monitoring software to curb problematic internet usage and safeguard their children online. This paper suggests various measures and examines their effectiveness in curbing problematic internet usage and tacking addiction.