9.09.2009

What parents think teens are doing on social networks, and what the teens are actually doing

Here's a sample of the new report's findings:

  • 37% of teens said they used social networks to make fun of other students, but only 18% of parents believe their own angels do so.
  • 13% of teens said they posted naked or semi-naked photos or videos of themselves. Only 2% of parents said their kids have done that.
  • 24% of teens said they signed on to someone else's account without permission, while only 4% of parents said their kids have done that.
  • 28% of teens posted personal information that they normally would not have revealed in public, but 16% of parents said their kids did that.

1 comment:

Hazel, Turning Winds said...

This statistics that you presented only goes to show that there's really less that parents know about their teens. That's the reason why it is very important to be able to establish communication with your kids, know their activities off or online, and be sure you know their friends too.
It might be a good idea to limit their internet usage as well.