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Why Cybersecurity Should Start in Kindergarten

Kids today are growing up in a world where being online is as normal as learning their ABCs. They stream cartoons on tablets, play games with friends, and even turn in homework through apps. But here’s the catch: while they’re learning to read and count, most aren’t learning how to stay safe online.

That’s a problem.

Cybercrime is expected to cost the world $10.5 trillion a year by 2025. And children aren’t immune, they’re targets. From stolen identities to cyberbullying, the risks are real and often start earlier than we’d like to believe.

So why wait until high school to talk about passwords, scams, or online safety? Experts say we should be starting these lessons in kindergarten. Imagine if kids grew up thinking of cybersecurity the same way they think about brushing their teeth or looking both ways before crossing the street, just another habit that keeps them safe.

The good news? We don’t need heavy textbooks or scary warnings to make it happen. Comic books, short classroom activities, and fun games can all introduce ideas like “don’t click strange links” or “keep your passwords private.” Small steps, taught early, can add up to a lifetime of safer digital choices.

Bottom line: the digital world isn’t going away, and neither are the threats. If we want the next generation to be secure by design, we need to start teaching cyber smarts as early as we teach ABCs.

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