US first lady urges PTA to teach positive behaviour to children


In her remarks, Mrs Trump said the Internet can be a 'tool for good' by helping people share important life updates and stay informed but can be 'destructive and dangerous', even deadly, when misused. — AP

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: Melania Trump urged parents and teachers on March 11 to teach children how to interact in positive ways and also to prepare them for the negativity that comes with living in a digital age, calling them the "front line” against irresponsible behaviour online.

The first lady focused on cyberbullying in remarks to the National PTA Legislative Conference and did not mention the coronavirus, an issue on the minds of educators and parents nationwide.

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