Inappropriate content:

• • text, audio-visual and graphic information that is not suitable for a particular occasion. There is also content that is not just unsuitable but against the law.

  • age-inappropriate material. Students may not be able to understand and process such material, hence resulting in their confusion and hurt.

Most children aged 8-12 are active on social media

In Singapore, 85% of children have social media accounts

A similar survey of 1,200 children aged below 14 by IMDA in 2015 showed:

Dangers of Pornography

1. Porn addiction:

One can get addicted to porn by watching it frequently, or having the uncontrollable urge to watch these adult material. It can have negative impacts on ones health as the person might neglect his daily life and the loved ones around him.

2. Affected relationships

By watching these adult material frequently, one might get hooked up on the content, and neglect or even resent those family member who stopped him from watching pornography. This is also an act of addiction.

The blue whale challenge tells the player to do inhumane tasks, such as cutting themselves, watching horror movies for the whole night, and at the end of the game, telling them to commit suicide! About 130 teenagers who played the game have committed suicide.

In order to protect yourself from these threats, you can

• Install web advisors ​​

• Consult your parents if the site is age appropriate​ for you

• Keep a lookout for websites which may encourage you to do dangerous activities like playing with fire, jumping from buildings, etc.​

Below are some examples of services found in the dark web