A Review of the Book: Online Children and Their Right to Comprehensive Security in the Virtual Space

Document Type : Book review

Authors

1 Department of Psychology, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of e-Learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School and Center of Excellence in E-Learning, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Irann

Abstract

Today’s children are the digital native generation and owners of the virtual space. With advances in technology and increased use of the internet, children are increasingly present in the virtual space. However, like any other phenomenon, the virtual space presents numerous challenges for children. Considering the importance of children’s rights in the virtual space, the author aimed to examine this topic from various dimensions. In this review, we analyzed and reviewed one of the books that examine children’s presence in virtual spaces from a legal perspective

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