Abstract

Digital transformation is reshaping how people learn, work, communicate, and manage daily activities. Primary school students increasingly access the internet, smart devices, and online platforms from an early age. Although digital technologies support learning, expand access to knowledge, and enhance connectivity, they also raise concerns about children’s behavior, lifestyles, and moral development. This study examines how digital transformation affects primary school students’ moral awareness and behavior and how families can support the development of digital ethics. Based on a literature review and an empirical survey, the findings indicate that uncontrolled or inappropriate technology use may lead to digital dependence, reduced face-to-face interaction, inappropriate online behavior, and adverse effects on children’s personality development. The study highlights the family’s essential role in guiding technology use, developing children’s digital skills, and fostering appropriate ethical values and behavior in digital environments.

Keywords: Digital ethics, digital technology, digital transformation, family education, primary school students.