Jakarta (ANTARA) – Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid called for an active role of parents to supervise and protect children from crimes in the digital space, given their vulnerability to becoming victims.In a statement on Thursday, she explained that the government has issued Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection (PP Tunas) to create a safer digital ecosystem for children amidst rising online risks.However, she emphasized that the regulation will not be effective without the direct involvement of parents at home.”This regulation was created to ensure a healthier digital ecosystem, but its implementation depends heavily on parents' involvement,” she remarked.She revealed that according to data from the Indonesian Internet Service Providers Association (APJII), 22 percent of internet users in Indonesia have experienced online fraud.With nearly 50 percent of the country's internet users being children under the age of 18, the prevalence of children becoming victims is significant. Data from the Safer Internet Center shows that 46 percent of children aged 8–17 have experienced online fraud.PP Tunas outlines the responsibilities of digital platforms in protecting children, including managing children's accounts, limiting high-risk features, and mandating stricter monitoring systems.The regulation is designed to ensure that child protection does not rely solely on family awareness, but also on the accountability of electronic system providers.Nevertheless, the minister stressed that parental supervision remains the main guard.Hafid said that risks in the digital space are not only limited to fraud but also child grooming, bullying, and other crimes. To this end, the role of mothers in assisting and supervising their children's activities on the internet is deemed crucial.Furthermore, she also invited women's communities to serve as strategic partners for the government in promoting PP Tunas and fostering digital literacy.