Adolescents and teenagers are increasingly seeking external validation through social media “followers”. Many of them are looking for peer recognition online, which is making them more vulnerable to becoming an “online prey”, several schools report. Satabdi Bhattacharjee, principal of The Newtown School, said that the need for peer acceptance drives students further into the online world. But there is another set of children who find attention online,” said Bhattacharjee. Cyber safety sessionsSchools conduct sessions on cyber safety to make children aware of how their online activities can land them in trouble.

Source: The Telegraph January 12, 2026 02:04 UTC