The superfast evolution of technology can create a digital divide between parents and their teens. Gen X and millennials may have had their childhoods transformed by tech, but they’re now parenting generations Z, Alpha and Beta who are traversing entirely different online landscapes, particularly in the world of online gaming.
At the same time, cyber-attacks are increasingly in the news, with major players in an array of industries falling victim. Among those under investigation for these hacks are young people with advanced digital skills. In fact, according to the National Crime Agency, one in five children engage in behaviours that violate the Computer Misuse Act, which criminalises unauthorised access to computer systems and data. The figure is higher for those who game, standing at 25%.
