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The Internet is everywhere today.

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There are so many platforms
where we can communicate,

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show off our talents,
get information,

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play an active part in society,

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play games,
buy and sell...

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learn,
and even find a job.

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All these opportunities, which were hard to imagine
only fifteen years ago,

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have now become accessible to everyone,

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including the very young...

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And if children are also to derive the maximum benefit
from the possibilities offered by the Internet,

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they must be able to surf in an environment

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that takes account of their needs
and their age.

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That is why the European Commission
wants to create a safer Internet

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which is more rewarding for all children,

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with three main goals.

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We want to stimulate the production of creative

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and educational online content for young children.

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Children need
“online playgrounds”

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where they can play and learn
at the same time

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by giving free rein to their imagination,
at home or at school,

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so that they can be fully involved
in the world of tomorrow.

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Parents, teachers and children

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need to be aware of the risks
associated with the Internet

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and the tools to be provided

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to teach users to manage them properly.

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It is essential for young people
to develop their critical thinking

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with regard to the media
and the Internet.

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To achieve that,
investment is needed in digital literacy,

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media education

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and learning how to stay safe.

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The Web industry also has a part to play.

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It must offer suitable platforms for each age group

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that respect consumers’ rights.

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The Internet offers us incredible possibilities.

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We all have a part to play:

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Politicians, parents, educators
and also the Web industry...

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we need to work together to create
what the Consortium recommends:

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A better Internet for everyone,

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and especially for children.