Kids and Internet Usage: The Surprising Factsspending on the
Internet? New studies suggest most parents grossly underestimate
the amount of time their children are spending online. According
to the Center for Media Research, most parents in the U.S.
estimate that their children spend about two hours a month on
the Internet. In reality, kids and teens are spending upwards of
20 hours a month surfing the Web. Additionally, about 41% of
U.S. teens claim their parents have no idea what they are
looking at online. The study conducted showed that the most
popular online activities are online dating (23%), visiting
social networking sites (50%), and playing games (72%). The
Norton Online Living report states that 76% of U.S. teens ages
13-17 "constantly" or "frequently" visit social networking
sites. When used correctly, social networking sites provide a
great online area where children and teens can interact with
friends and family members. However, these sites often create
the illusion of being a safe haven for sh