A study conducted for the British helpline Get Connected found that teenagers are more likely to search the Internet for answers to personal problem than to ask their parents.
“Only one third said they would turn to their mother to discuss a problem, while just one in 20 would speak to their father. Half said they would be likely to speak to a friend.” [Source: Reuters]
Studies in the United States have told a very different story, finding that teens are still very influenced by their parents and often turn to them for advice.
Of course, technology has become a significant source of information and communication for both children and adults in recent decades. However, parents need to be vigilant to ensure that their teen's internet use doesn't become an internet obsession or addiction.
Labels: parental_involvement, internet
Posted By: Aspen Education Group