EU – new Eurobarometer survey: parents’ perspective: “(RAPID)
A new Eurobarometer survey ‘Towards a safer use of the Internet for children in the EU ? a parents’ perspective’ has ben published. According to the survey conducted in all EU Member States, 75% of children aged from 6 to 17 years already use the Internet ? a trend which continues to grow. Half of the parents who did not use Internet themselves said that their child had online access. At least half of the parents stated that they talk to their children about their online activities. In addition, they take precautionary measures such as not allowing their children to disclose personal information online (92%) or to talk to people they do not know (83%). 59% of parents declared that they use filtering or monitoring software. Parents who do not use filtering tools say they trust their children (64%) or did not know how to access or use them (14%).”

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