Easy Internet access gives parents a number of challenges, but a recent survey from BitDefender should prompt adults to take greater steps to filter explicit online content.
Of 1,570 parents, ninety five percent said they know their children have sought out online pornography, mostly during homework time. According to the survey, the age of a child starting to look for adult content averages just over 11 years old.
While 97 percent said they have parental control software on the computer used by children, 12 percent revealed that their teenagers have cracked the controls.
The survey spotlights the need for more robust parental control software and closer monitoring of children's online activities.
Among adults, 62 percent admitted accessing adult content sites.
Matthew Fortner has been at The News & Observer since 2002. He has a passion for gadgets, cutting-edge technology and all things geek.
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Funny statistics
Fri, 03/04/2011 - 12:05 — newengland95% of parents (not distinguishing between parents of boys and parents of girls) know their kids are looking for porn, while 62% of adults admit looking at porn?
This survey is so messed up.