Statistics
The Internet is a very useful and powerful tool for people of all ages to use. Just about anything that can be done in a face-to-face community can be done via the Internet. This includes both good and bad activities. It is important that children learn proper behavior on the Internet (Netiquette) and also understand the risks/dangers involved when using this powerful tool. Consider these facts:
- 1 in 5 children who regularly use the Internet are sexually solicited
- 1 in 17 are harassed or threatened.
- 1 in 33 children receive an aggressive solicitatioin or are asked to meet.
- 70% of aggressive online solicitations occur in the home.
- Less than 10% of those who are sexually solicited report it to the authorities.
This info is taken from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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