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Access by kids to the Internet should be like kids breathing clean air.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Kids should have safe and unrestricted access to the Internet, just like they need clean air to breathe.
The quote emphasizes the necessity of providing children with a safe and healthy environment for accessing the Internet, akin to their fundamental need for clean air. It underscores the idea that digital access is essential for their growth and education, highlighting the importance of filtering out harmful content while ensuring that they can explore, learn, and connect online in a safe manner.
Themes
InternetKidsAccessEducationClean Air
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about children's rights in the digital age, one might say, 'Access by kids to the Internet should be like kids breathing clean air.'
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