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Tips for Safe Online Experiences For Internet Safety Month & Beyond

As kids seem to grow up faster in today’s digital age, parents are embracing wireless technology to help them feel secure and stay connected to their families throughout the day. While smartphones and tablets can simplify our lives, sometimes parents struggle with how much freedom to give their kids online as well as offline. A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that nearly three in four (74 percent) teens ages 12-17 said they access the Internet on cellphones, tablets, and other mobile devices at least occasionally, so conversations around safe Internet use are a good first step in discussing safe cellphone use. June was Internet Safety Month, and given the vastness of the Internet, many parents wonder how they should monitor their children's use of the web, whether it is on a computer or a smartphone. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey, nearly half of parents (47percent) said their child has a cellphone, and the average age that childre