A safe, responsible, and healthy environment for minors
Guiding minors through their digital lives is a shared responsibility. Digitalization should support their growth and be nurtured through education, regulation, and respect for their gradual autonomy. At Digital Safe for Minors, we aim to spark a conversation about whether we are truly doing everything possible to empower and protect young people online.
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DS4M Podcast #00 – Pablo Arias
15/05/2026 #01 – Sandra Gómez Marrupe
Coming soon #02 – Tamara López
Coming soon #03 – Cuca Gamarra
Coming soon #04 – Sara Antúnez
Coming soon #05 – Laura Cuesta
Coming soon #06 – Ana Caballero
The situation in data
Seventeen percent of 15-year-old students across the OECD say they feel nervous or anxious without their digital devices
In nearly every country across the OECD, girls (22%) are significantly more likely than boys (13%) to experience this anxiety.
Social media has become the main source of political information for young people.
According to the Eurobarometer “Youth Survey 2024” a significant majority (76%) of young people believed they had been exposed to disinformation and fake news in the seven days prior to the survey, whereas 70% of the participants in the survey were confident they could recognise disinformation.
From which of the following sources do you get most of your information on political issues?
“Gaming and sleep habits depend on each of us, but social media is designed to be addictive”
“The inappropriate use of technology leads to the loss of healthy habits, mental fatigue, and pressure related to self-image, while also exposing children and adolescents to risks such as cyberbullying and inappropriate content”
“Social media is becoming less relevant when it comes to serious issues, and that’s a good thing”
“In Spain, 25% of adolescents report having experienced bullying, nearly 10% cyberbullying, and one in three young people in a relationship acknowledge having experienced control or blackmail through their mobile phones or social media.”
Antonio Rial
Researcher in the study Childhood, Adolescence and Digital Well-being
“Giving a child a mobile phone just to keep them under control or help them fit in is simply not worth it.”
Lucía Galán
Paediatrician, Science Communicator, and Co-founder of Centro Creciendo
“It’s about education, not about generations”
Siana Kalinova
Head of Area, Directorate-General for Telecommunications and Audiovisual, National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC).
The EU advocates that media literacy is a crucial skill for citizens of all ages, “enhancing their critical thinking and their ability to navigate the digital media environment effectively and identify disinformation”.
European Commission
“We are very concerned about young people, but adult habits are similar. The example we set for our minors has an influence.”
Share your story
Your voice matters. By sharing your experience, you give strength and hope to those who may be going through a similar situation, while also helping us create a safer digital space for minors.
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