Uganda, April 29 -- Child rights activists have asked parents to closely monitor what kind of online content children are consuming to protect them from sexual exploitation.

According to the activists, online exploitation of children is on the rise.

The activists made the call during an engagement meeting of civil society organisations dealing with child rights in Kampala last Friday.

"Our parenting in the country has gone to the dogs. Parents have handed over the responsibility of parenting to teachers and house helps or care institutions. Be there for your children, instil discipline into them, protect them against online sexual violence. We believe the safe place for a child is home," Mr Damon Wamara, the executive director of Ugand...