ABSTRACT
This chapter presents the results of the analysis of the international dataset against three axes of research. These include: understanding in depth both young children’s digital engagements and digital literacy development in the household context, mapping and understanding parental mediation strategies, and identifying possible associated safety and security issues as well as possible positive opportunities offered by digital media and content. Children attending primary school sometimes used internet and digital technology for learning and studying, particularly for searching information for their homework. The chapter shows that young children’s digital literacy development seems to occur today mainly in the home context and depends in large part on the level of support and engagement they receive from their parents. Parents’ fears first considered the possible impacts on their children’s physical and cognitive health. The chapter concludes with recommendations to diverse stakeholders, including parents, teachers, policy makers and the digital industry.
