A new study has revealed that even though Aussie kids are becoming more conscious of the danger lurking on the Internet, their parents are still worried about what they are doing online.
The research carried out by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) reveals that many children as young as eight view the Internet as an extremely important part of their lives and go online regularly.
Bullying in Children - Tips For Teachers and Parents
Bullying is a harmful action (physical or psychological) carried out by a child against another. It is usually repetitive and unprovoked.
Bullying is a harmful action (physical or psychological) carried out by a child against another. It is usually repetitive and unprovoked.
It showed kids appeared to be aware of online risks with 75 per cent saying they knew not to give out their address or phone number online and were aware of the potential for online impostors.
"Nevertheless, despite the high level of awareness . . . some young people were prepared to engage in these high risk behaviours," News.com.au quoted the report as saying.
Australian Kids are More Internet-savvy Than Ever
Australian kids are more internet-savvy than ever, all thanks to the daily usage among children under 10 tripling in the last four years, a survey has found.
Australian kids are more internet-savvy than ever, all thanks to the daily usage among children under 10 tripling in the last four years, a survey has found.
Almost one in five 16 to 17 year olds had experienced cyber bullying, compared with 16 per cent of those aged 12 to 13, and most said they told their parents.
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One-third of US Teen Netizens are Victims of Cyber-bullying
A research by the Pew Internet Project has revealed that one-third of US teenagers who surf the Internet have been victims of cyber-bullying.
A research by the Pew Internet Project has revealed that one-third of US teenagers who surf the Internet have been victims of cyber-bullying.
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How Are UK Parents Managing Internet Savvy Kids?
Reports say British parents have been named among the worst informed in the world as to how much time their children spend surfing the Internet, and what they look at online.
Reports say British parents have been named among the worst informed in the world as to how much time their children spend surfing the Internet, and what they look at online.
