It’s difficult to be a parent in the digital age. Your kids probably know more about the Internet than you do (you can undo sent emails now?), and they’re using gadgets and apps you’ve never heard of (what’s a Whisper?). There’s simply no way to keep kids off the web, or to keep smartphones out of their little hands. Instead, arm yourself with knowledge: How are ‘kids these days’ interacting with tech, and how worried should you be?
Take a look at this infographic, loaded with some fascinating insights on just how much time kids and teens spend online.
Key stats:
- 51 percent of households with a 3 -15 year old have a tablet computer.
- 61 percent of children aged 12 – 15 use a mobile device to visit social networking sites.
- 83 percent parents trust their children to use the internet safely and 70 percent of percents believe that the benefits of the internet for their child outweigh any risks.
- 40 percent of parents of 12 – 15s have installed parental controls app on mobile phones.
Source: www.ebuyer.com
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