The Internet doesn't supervise itself.
For good parents, raising and protecting their kids is the most important job in the world. At the same time, computer technology can be overwhelming. In many cases, kids are quantum leaps ahead of parents with computer knowledge. Computers and the Internet are a great way for kids to learn and grow but it is also a source for offensive information too. Parents want to and should make their own determination of what’s appropriate content for each member of their family. Nooma Family Filter gives you that ability.
As the Internet grows, so do the risks.
Research shows that there were more than 220 million Internet users in the U.S. in 2008 representing a staggering 72.5% of the population. With the rise in popularity, there has also been a growth in potential risks. Naturally, the risks will only multiply as the Internet becomes larger and more complex. There is no time to wait—it is vitally important for all parents to take an active role in protecting their children now.
Ten Startling Internet Facts
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93% of all Americans between 12 and 17 years old use the Internet.
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In 2007, 71% of teens established online profiles (including those on social networking sites such as MySpace, Friendster and Xanga), up from 61% in 2006.
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65% of high school students admit to unsafe, inappropriate, or illegal activities online.
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"Statistics prove that teenage Internet gambling is the fastest growing addiction of the day, akin to drug and alcohol abuse in the 1930’s."
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12% of all websites are pornographic.
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One in 5 youths received a sexual approach or solicitation over the Internet in the past year.
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One in 4 youths had an unwanted exposure in the past year to pictures of naked people or people having sex.
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42% of kids have been bullied while online. 1 in 4 have had it happen more than once.
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58% have not told their parents or an adult about something mean or hurtful that happened to them online.
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83% of Parents say there is no excuse for not knowing enough about the Internet to protect your kids or teens.
- *Sources:
1. www.enough.org, 2. www.missingkids.com, www.cox.com, 3. www.isafe.org, 4. www.cnn.com, 5. www.internetfilterreview.com, 6. www.ojp.usdoj.gov, 7. www.ojp.usdoj.gov, 8. www.isafe.org, 9. www.isafe.org, 10. www.enough.org
