تحديات الإعلام الرقمي في تعزيز القيم الثقافية لدى الطفل العربي

Abstract

Digital media faces significant challenges in reinforcing cultural values amongArabchildren. The expansion of digital globalization and modern media outlets has an impact on children's cultural identity. Some of the key challenges include:  Cultural invasion:Arabchildren are exposed to global media content thatmay not alignwiththeir cultural values, leading to a decline in local identityunderexternal influences.  Lack of local content: There isashortage of digital media production thatreflectsArab culture in an engaging and competitivemannercompared to foreign content.  Negative influence of certain media:Somevideogames and digital programs promote values thatmay not alignwithArab culture, affectingchildren's social upbringing.  Lack of monitoring and guidance: Parents struggle to oversee the content theirchildren consume online, increasing the risk of exposure to inappropriatematerials.  Weak media literacy: There is a need to enhancechildren's media awarenesssotheycancritically engage with digital content ratherthanpassivelyacceptingit. Strategies for OvercomingThese Challenges To addresstheseconcerns, severalstepscanbetaken:  Enhancing local media production:Supporting digital platformsthatofferengagingArabic content to strengthen cultural identity.  Developing media literacy programs:Incorporating media literacyintoschool curricula to empowerchildren to criticallyinteractwith digital content.  Encouraging smart parental supervision:Providingtools to help parents monitor the digital content theirchildren are exposed to.  Launchingawarenesscampaigns:Organizing media initiatives to reinforceArab cultural values in the digital space.