in online privacy is a valid concern for everyone who uses the Internet in this digital age. Of particular concern for parents with children or teenagers who use the Internet, which makes the results of a recent Pew Internet American Life Project survey and a little relief for some of these parents.
According to the survey results, 70 percent of teens surveyed asked for advice on how to manage their privacy online. The results showed that 42 percent of teens sought the advice of a friend or peer, 41 percent talked to their parents and 37 percent sought advice from a brother or a cousin.
Although 70% of teenagers are taking the initiative to talk openly about their privacy online, it is vital that parents also bring the subject with their teens because it gives parents the opportunity to make their Privacy standards clear line. Unfortunately, some parents feel that the general parental control layout is the only step they should take to protect their children online, however that is not the case. Since social media is gaining popularity among teenagers, parents need to go through each of the social media sites and walk their child through the parameters set.
If a parent does not feel comfortable going through all social media profiles of their child with their child, they can always turn to a parental control software such as Net Nanny, which will protect your child for you. Check out this blog for more information on how to protect your child on social media using parental control software.