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The internet presents enormous opportunities for teaching and learning, playing and socialising. On the other hand, it also brings risks. As adults, we have a duty to protect children from the risks of the internet, while allowing them to explore its many opportunities. How best to do this? One way is not to act as the gatekeeper of information and access.

This short article written for the Mail & Guardians’ the teacher explains why.