Children today are growing up with mobile phones, social media, online games and the internet as part of everyday life. Technology opens doors to learning and connection, but it also exposes children to online fraud, inappropriate content and excessive screen time, often faster than the adults around them can keep up.
At Deep Griha Society, our staff are parents and caregivers twice over: to their own children at home, and to the hundreds of children and young people they work with across our programmes. To help them guide children safely in the age of AI and fast-moving technology, Deep Griha organised a Cyber Safe Parenting Awareness Session for all staff, conducted by Mukta Chaitanya on 23 September 2026.
What the session covered
How the internet works. Participants learned the basics of IP addresses and servers and how devices communicate online, a foundation for understanding where risks come from.
Online fraud and WhatsApp safety. The session looked at common online scams, suspicious WhatsApp links and fraudulent messages. Participants were advised never to open unknown links or share personal information, passwords or OTPs.
Protecting children from inappropriate content. The team discussed children’s exposure to explicit and other inappropriate content online, and the importance of open, non-judgemental conversations so that children feel able to come to a trusted adult.
Healthy screen-time habits. The session discussed age-appropriate screen exposure and the value of balancing screen time with outdoor play, reading, physical activity and time with family.
A No-Screen Day. Participants were introduced to the idea of a regular No-Screen Day, when families set devices aside and spend quality time together.
Giving our team the words to start the conversation
Many adults know the internet carries risks but find it hard to talk to children about them. The session gave our team practical language and tools to speak with children and young people about the pitfalls of the internet, the precautions they should take, and how to use technology safely.
Part of our wider commitment to child protection
Online safety sits alongside the child protection work already happening across Deep Griha’s programmes this quarter:
- At City of Child (CoC), students from Grades 2 to 7 attended a session on safe and unsafe touch, personal safety and how to seek help when they feel unsafe.
- A Deep Griha Academy teacher has been taking awareness sessions on safe and unsafe touch to neighbouring schools, which have moved from being wary to inviting us back.
- Through Aadhar Kendra, 138 adolescents attended Life Skills sessions on consent, personal boundaries and assertive communication.
Equipping staff to talk about online safety extends that protection into the digital spaces where children increasingly spend their time.
Key takeaway
Children’s online safety begins with awareness, open communication and responsible digital habits, and the adults around them play a vital role. Together, let us create a safer digital environment for every child.
