inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. The National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) emphasized that children and families are key to prevention amidst the threat of digital radicalism.

BNPT's Director of Prevention, Brigadier General Sigit Karyadi, highlighted the rapid flow of information on the internet, especially among the younger generation, which opens up opportunities for the influx of extremist ideology.

"In the real world, it may seem safe, but in the digital space, the impact is profound, especially for children. In fact, dozens of children have been exposed to violent content," explained Sigit on Friday (5/8/2026).

He believes this situation serves as a reminder that supervising and assisting children in their internet use is no longer an option, but a necessity.

The government has prepared several measures, such as a policy on child protection in the digital space and the 2026–2029 National Action Plan for the Prevention of Extremism (RAN-PE).

This policy also encourages local governments to immediately develop concrete measures at the local level.

The Director of Prevention's survey revealed that the majority of parents have already begun to monitor their children's use of the internet. Of the 59 percent of respondents with children aged 5-17, 82 percent admitted to supervising their children's internet use.

However, he continued, nearly one in five parents still do not supervise their children at all. Therefore, the National Counterterrorism Agency (BNPT) is encouraging various simple but impactful steps, such as boosting positive content on social media, strengthening character and nationalism education in schools, and improving digital literacy in families.

Furthermore, collaboration between local governments, schools, and communities is also considered crucial to creating a safer digital space.

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