Specific regulation needed for kids' online safety

Editor's note: Millions of Chinese children were exposed to thousands of cartoon videos with disturbing scenes of violence and sex that passed through the online "children filter", leaving parents horrified and sparking a debate on cybersecurity for kids. Three experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Blocking disturbing videos easier than deleting them

Children are accessing the internet at a much younger age than, say, a decade ago. They are also spending more time online. As excessive online exposure can cause physical and/or psychological problems among children, even making them prone to violence, younger kids need special protection against the violent video contents.