{"id":25907,"date":"2022-12-27T19:08:09","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T19:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dylanrueff.com\/LSB\/?p=25907"},"modified":"2023-07-28T22:48:46","modified_gmt":"2023-07-28T22:48:46","slug":"safety-net-healthy-online-habits-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ldblifestylebenefits.com\/index.php\/2022\/12\/27\/safety-net-healthy-online-habits-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Net: Healthy Online Habits for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many of us were introduced to the internet as young adults or even later in life, but it\u2019s important to consider another group that has easy access to the internet \u2013 young children and teens.<\/p>\n

According to 2018 Pew Research<\/a> data, 95% of teenagers report having access to a smartphone, and 45% say they are online almost constantly. Younger children are also online more than they used to be. An April 2021 Pew Research study saw rising percentages of children between 5-11<\/a> using digital devices and social media sites.<\/p>\n

While the internet can be a fantastic resource, it can also be a dangerous place for kids who don\u2019t know better. The internet holds inappropriate content and malware, perpetuates scams and cyberbullying, and can hide sexual predators. To keep kids safe, it\u2019s important to teach them some basic internet boundaries:<\/p>\n