Minors' access to the Internet has grown from 60 to 80% in four years
Internet access for minors between 10 and 15 years rose from 60% in 2005 to 80% in 2009, according to data presented by Maialen Garmendia, member of the EU Kids Online project, in summer courses at the UPV Miramar Palace.
Spain is number 22 of the 27 EU states, so it is not the pioneers of "far from being able to qualify for a country of average use." Most young people accessed from home or from the second school.
"Apart from the risks that are known by all, the Internet also offers some possibilities, so we should not demonizing" said Maialen Garmendia, who in his presentation explained the details of the project EU Kids Online, developed since 2006, now prepares the second part. The aim was to conduct systematic research on the comparative experiences online. We identified more than 400 investigations were studied and their characteristics and shortcomings.
The concept is that the Internet, older (parents, teachers) respond that it is a method of education, information search and communication. Meanwhile, young people identified the Internet as a space for entertainment and communication. In this expert opinion is very important that there is content for children, because "if they have interesting content, it is more difficult than leaving, and relapse into dangerous places. After 12 years, their skills tend to increase and communication and entertainment. "
Garmendia noted that Internet use does not have to deteriorate relations with friends, but that often serves to reinforce them. "Nor should too much influence in the relationship with respect to parents, but it is very important that they realize what they are doing their child-has-added. T
ypically, the time they spend online is the remaining time spent watching television, but this is not always the case, Internet is also cause to be less time to study. Even well, young people are more likely to be multitasking, that is to be connected with the duties and at the same time. "
She pointed out that the Internet can provide opportunities, but we can not ignore that there are risks such as illegal content (pornography), pages with content pedophile networks that are created on the bulimia, etc. the Internet.
RISKS OF INTERNET
On the risks perceived by the parents emphasized Bullinger, pornography, pedophiles involved in the network, etc. "In general, the level of concern in Spain is very high compared with other states of Europe. This high figure is justified largely by the limited knowledge of the Internet, and lack of knowledge leads to anxiety."
Almost all young people surveyed admit to having had access to pornography, but said it had obtained "by a friend." "None have sought recognition. Hide behind that pornography is a source of virus to justify it," he added.
About chats with strangers, young people are not very familiar to participate in these sites. "The majority acknowledges that involves risks, and those who become involved in them, are said to be very cautious about specific appointments later.
As to what can parents do in this respect, the expert recommend levels of communication and inspection. "Mediation in Spain is high, the parents sit with their children when they are connected (especially in younger age groups) and make revisions to its mail and instant messaging, has indicated.
Another step may be to restrictions aimed at reducing the time they are online and other prohibitions such as talking with strangers.
Spain is number 22 of the 27 EU states, so it is not the pioneers of "far from being able to qualify for a country of average use." Most young people accessed from home or from the second school.
"Apart from the risks that are known by all, the Internet also offers some possibilities, so we should not demonizing" said Maialen Garmendia, who in his presentation explained the details of the project EU Kids Online, developed since 2006, now prepares the second part. The aim was to conduct systematic research on the comparative experiences online. We identified more than 400 investigations were studied and their characteristics and shortcomings.
The concept is that the Internet, older (parents, teachers) respond that it is a method of education, information search and communication. Meanwhile, young people identified the Internet as a space for entertainment and communication. In this expert opinion is very important that there is content for children, because "if they have interesting content, it is more difficult than leaving, and relapse into dangerous places. After 12 years, their skills tend to increase and communication and entertainment. "
Garmendia noted that Internet use does not have to deteriorate relations with friends, but that often serves to reinforce them. "Nor should too much influence in the relationship with respect to parents, but it is very important that they realize what they are doing their child-has-added. T
She pointed out that the Internet can provide opportunities, but we can not ignore that there are risks such as illegal content (pornography), pages with content pedophile networks that are created on the bulimia, etc. the Internet.
RISKS OF INTERNET
On the risks perceived by the parents emphasized Bullinger, pornography, pedophiles involved in the network, etc. "In general, the level of concern in Spain is very high compared with other states of Europe. This high figure is justified largely by the limited knowledge of the Internet, and lack of knowledge leads to anxiety."
Almost all young people surveyed admit to having had access to pornography, but said it had obtained "by a friend." "None have sought recognition. Hide behind that pornography is a source of virus to justify it," he added.
About chats with strangers, young people are not very familiar to participate in these sites. "The majority acknowledges that involves risks, and those who become involved in them, are said to be very cautious about specific appointments later.
As to what can parents do in this respect, the expert recommend levels of communication and inspection. "Mediation in Spain is high, the parents sit with their children when they are connected (especially in younger age groups) and make revisions to its mail and instant messaging, has indicated.
Another step may be to restrictions aimed at reducing the time they are online and other prohibitions such as talking with strangers.
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