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Youth Internet Safety: Statistics, Perceptions, and Educational Impact

Discover eye-opening statistics and insights on teen internet behavior, the importance of online safety education, and the impact of programs like NetSmartz. Explore the risks, concerns, and benefits of engaging online activities for teens. Learn about the educational content geared towards different age groups and the significant role of internet safety in today's youth culture.

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Youth Internet Safety: Statistics, Perceptions, and Educational Impact

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  1. NetSmartZ www.netsmartz.org

  2. Curriculum Resources from NetSmartZ

  3. 61% of 13-17 have a personal profile (MySpace, Friedster, Xanga) 50% have posted their pictures Ages 16-17 use it for social interaction and networking and meeting friends (especially girls) 71% received email messages from someone they don’t know 45% were asked for personal information from someone they don’t know 30% considered meeting someone they don’t know in person 14% actually did meet someone they didn’t know Statistics

  4. 20% (teens) felt the Internet is safe to share personal information on a blog or networking site 37% (13-17) said they are not concerned about someone using information they posted online in ways they don’t want 33% (13-17) say their parents know little or nothing of what they do on the Internet 48% (16-17) said their parents know little or nothing 22% said their parents have never talked about Internet safety with them Perceptions by Teens

  5. Pre survey 54% it was safe to meet someone in person they met on the Internet 25% thought it was safe to post their picture on the Internet Post Survey 83% said it was not safe to meet 96% said it was not safe to post their picture Education can make a difference… GWU study in Maine of students 9-14 pre and post NetSmartz program 2005

  6. 20% have told people their real nameon the Internet 25% thought it was safe (or were unsure) to put their address on the Internet 98% said it was not safe to give their real name on the Internet 88% said it was not safe to put their address on the Internet More results of education Post NetSmartz Program Pre survey

  7. Grades K-2 • Clicky the hip spokesrobot • Potential dangers • How to avoid them • Good “netiquette” • “Webville Outlaws”

  8. Grades 3-4 and 5-6 • Nettie and Webster, two Internet cyber-siblings • “WissyWigs” – creepy characters that represent Internet dangers • Follow-you Fiona – not all people are who they say they are. Spamozoid sends junk E-mail with bad things • Oogle tries to get their personal information • Hot-Head is rude • Numbut spends too much time online

  9. Middle and High School • 17 million users between 12-17 (73% of US teenagers) • Integral part of their everyday lives • IM, chatrooms, & e-mail • Information seeking for school • Playground for social life and games • Creating web sites • Videos and Internet safety principles told by teens: Amy’s Choice and Julie’s Journey (3 min)

  10. Kids Resources

  11. Teen Resources

  12. Resources for parents

  13. Law Enforcement

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