数字时代儿童发展：以“四大支柱”筑牢成长根基

Core Insights - The OECD report titled "How is Life for Children in the Digital Age?" highlights both the opportunities and risks associated with digital technology for children, emphasizing the need for a collective societal effort to build a supportive framework for children's adaptation to digital life [1][3]. Group 1: Opportunities Presented by Digital Technology - Digital technology offers diverse learning opportunities, with 84% of 15-year-old students utilizing it to acquire practical knowledge, and around 70% engaging in creating or editing personal digital content [1]. - A study published in 2024 indicates that educational digital apps, when used with parental guidance, significantly enhance children's literacy skills, even for preschoolers [2]. - Digital technology can improve children's social skills and mental well-being, with 40% of 11-15-year-olds in OECD member countries having online friends and frequently communicating with them [2]. Group 2: Framework for Protecting and Promoting Children's Development - The report advocates for a comprehensive policy framework built on four pillars to effectively protect and promote children's development in the digital age [3]. - Pillar one emphasizes the need for robust legal frameworks to hold digital service providers accountable for children's safety, including data privacy and protection from harmful content [3]. - Pillar two focuses on enhancing digital literacy in schools by integrating digital skills into the curriculum and providing ongoing training for teachers [4]. - Pillar three highlights the importance of parental involvement in creating a protective home environment, encouraging open dialogue about digital activities, and improving their own digital literacy [4]. - Pillar four stresses the necessity of including children's perspectives in policy-making and service design, particularly for disadvantaged groups [5][6].