Abandono digital e dever de vigilância parental sob a ótica do princípio da proteção integral à criança

Abstract

This article addresses the growing phenomenon of “child digital abandonment”, understood as parental negligence in supervising the virtual activities of children and adolescents, exposing them to various harmful risks and dangers. As there are an increasingly number of children and adolescents immersed in the cyberworld at an earlier age, this article explores the duty of parental supervision arising from the regular exercise of parental authority. It also approaches the civil liability of parents in fulfilling their duties of care in digital media, in light of the Principle of Comprehensive Protection for Children and Adolescents provided for in 1988 Brazilian Federal Constitution and in the Brazilian Statute of Children and Adolescents. In addition, it highlights the need for government intervention by protective measures and public policies in order to safeguard the fundamental rights of children and adolescents in a safe digital environment.