Any teenager would just like to fit in. At first the want to fit in only applies in school with peers. If you wore this latest trend, read this popular series, liked this band, had this gadget, you were good to go. However and with the growing popularity of social networking and sharing sites on the internet, teens today are faced with the added pressure of sharing personal information online.
Have you ever lied about your age online? Guilty as charged, I did so once. Hey, I was 11 years old and I wanted a Neopets account. I never thought that it would do me any actual harm (and thankfully it didn't). I mean, I did it just to get the same Neopet privileges as 13 year olds and people older! Also, I remember not really wanting to bother my parents to give their consent and approval upon entering the site. And now I realize how wrong what I did just sounds. It may have not been a big deal for me then, but seeing all the possibilities and dangers that could happen over the net today, I wish I'd known better. And I could only wish that kids today know best.
Sharing (not to mention, lying) over the internet can more likely lead you to negative experiences online."For some teens, sharing personal information is a sign of trust. The good news is that a large majority of teens and parents say they have had a conversation about what not to share online". Thanks to ZoneAlarm, I am able to provide you guys with yet again another helpful info-graphic. This time, the graphic examines the online activity teens engage in, and at the same, explain how we can avoid different privacy issues.
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