India, March 30 -- Children and teenagers are using seemingly innocent emojis to secretly communicate about drugs, violence, and explicit content, sparking concerns among parents. Amit Kalley, the founder of For Working Parents, is warning families to stay vigilant, as these symbols can hide risky conversations that go unnoticed.

"The unregulated internet can be very dangerous for our children," Kalley cautioned in an Instagram post. "This issue is too big to ignore, and the Netflix series, 'Adolescence,' has brought it to mainstream attention."

The popular show, which premiered earlier this month, follows the story of a teenage boy who secretly uses emojis before being arrested for the murder of a female classmate.

Kalley's viral "per...