Words like “cyberbullying” and “sexting” have become descriptors for some of the negative ways that teenagers use the Internet and their cell phones. Based on mainstream media’s coverage of these topics, it would seem that “everybody’s doing it.” But are they?
“A recent Pew Internet report on teen and tween Internet usage paints a much less ominous picture with 62 percent of kids saying they go online to get news about current events and politics while another 31 percent logon for health, dieting or physical fitness information.” [Source: Business Wire]
Many young people also have an online component for their classes. Of course, cyberbullying and sexting are real problems for some teens. But the problems aren’t as prevalent as we think.
Labels: computers, online, internet
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton
