US first lady Melania Trump is encouraging technology and social media companies to provide more opportunities for children to share ideas on how to be good citizens online.
Opening a US federal conference on cyber bullying, Mrs Trump said most children are more aware than some adults of the “benefits and pitfalls” of social media.
Even so, she said adults still must do “all we can” to provide them with information and tools for safe online habits.
It’s #Backtoschool for many youth this month. As you begin a new year, how will you be the best you? #BeBest
— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) August 6, 2018
Mrs Trump appeared at the gathering in Rockville, Maryland, as part of her campaign to help children, entitled: “Be Best.”
The campaign includes a focus on combating cyber bullying.
The first lady has drawn attention for taking on the issue in light of her husband’s aggressive use of Twitter to berate his foes.
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