Online world of children during the holidays: video reportage with Pavol Šeda on JOJ24

• July 25, 2025
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Children spend more and more time online and are often not yet able to assess the risks. “Parents should be guides, not just controllers,” says Pavol Šedo, Operational Director of the Digital Coalition in the JOJ24 video report.

He recommends that children regularly talk about what they are watching, set clear boundaries, teach them to think critically and lead by example.

Spending quality time together – including in the online world – reduces risks and strengthens trust. Activities such as IT Fitness Test or tutorials on Kry-sa.sk, Digital Parents etc. can help. Trust-based communication is key, as are account security settings and parenting tools.

Rules vary by age – from minimum screen time for preschoolers to fostering critical thinking and digital identity for teenagers.

Pavol Šedo also draws attention to the new “Catalogueof Youth Risks in Cyberspace”of the Ministry of Education, which is open for comments until 30. 8. 2025 more here: https://www.minedu.sk/kyberbezpecnost/

Watch the full video and get tips on how to guide children to use technology safely and responsibly: https://joj24.noviny.sk/studio-joj-24/1088560-studio-24-online-svet-deti-cez-prázdniny