42% of Children in the Middle East and Africa Want to Become Bloggers
- Caroline Haïat
- Aug 6
- 2 min read
In today’s digital age, children are growing up surrounded by screens, and social media plays a major role in their lives. According to a recent study conducted by Kaspersky in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region, 42% of children surveyed said they would like to become bloggers. For many of them, this dream is already taking shape: 44% are either working on their own blog or preparing content to publish online.
Behind this enthusiasm lies a strong desire for recognition: more than half of the young respondents (53%) are motivated by the hope of becoming popular. For 46%, the main incentive is simply the joy of creating video content. Meanwhile, 36% view blogging as an easy way to earn money, and 32% consider it a trendy and exciting activity. While children's enthusiasm is clear, parental opinion is more mixed. Only 16% of parents explicitly support their child’s ambition to become a blogger. For 44%, this is only acceptable once the child reaches adulthood. And a quarter (25%) are completely opposed to the idea.
Despite these reservations, the majority of parents (74%) either support their children's digital projects or at least do not oppose them.
"Regardless of the parents’ opinions, creating, maintaining, and promoting a blog requires a wide range of skills that are valuable for a child’s future," explains Seifallah Jedidi, Regional Head of Consumer Channel at Kaspersky for the META region. "It’s a way for kids to express their creativity, build confidence, and often, a window for parents to better understand what their children are experiencing. Parental support is key, especially when combined with awareness of cybersecurity."
Kaspersky offers several recommendations to help young bloggers safely navigate their digital journey:
Protect the account: A social media account is a blogger’s main tool, so securing it is essential. Enabling two-factor authentication is highly recommended to prevent hacking attempts.
Use a strong, unique password: Passwords should not be reused across email, social platforms, or other accounts.
Understand privacy risks: Young bloggers need to learn what is safe to share and what should remain private. It’s strongly advised not to post personal documents, travel tickets, or real-time location data.
Handle interactions with strangers wisely: Not all followers are friendly. It’s important to talk to children about acceptable types of interaction and teach them how to ignore or block suspicious contacts.
Use the right cybersecurity tools: Solutions like Kaspersky Premium help parents protect their children from online threats.
Blogging can open doors to creative, technical, or entrepreneurial careers. But for it to be truly beneficial, the activity must be guided, supported, and secured. With a balanced approach that includes parental involvement and digital safety awareness, children can explore their passions while gaining valuable skills for the future.
Caroline Haïat
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