FAMILY CONTROL AND THE QUALITY OF CHILDREN’S EDUCATION IN THE ERA OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES

Maksudova Yulduz Saidumarovna

Authors

Maksudova Yulduz Saidumarovna Independent Researcher

Keywords:

digital technologies, family control, educational quality, online learning, parental supervision, digital literacy, children’s education, information technologies, social networks, cyber safety, academic achievement, digital environment

Abstract

This article analyzes the role of family control in improving the quality of children’s education during the rapid development of digital technologies. The study examines the influence of smartphones, social networks, online education platforms, and digital communication tools on children’s academic performance, psychological stability, social behavior, and learning motivation. Scientific literature, UNESCO reports, UNICEF data, OECD analytical materials, and scholarly articles were used as the primary sources of information. The research highlights that parental supervision and digital literacy significantly affect educational quality and children’s safe use of digital technologies. The article also discusses the advantages and risks of digital environments in education and proposes evidence-based recommendations for strengthening family participation in children’s learning processes.

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