U.S. Cellular Offers Tips for Raising Digitally Responsible Citizens
Internet Safety Month Serves as Reminder for Parents to Foster Behavior that Leads to Safe Online Experiences ROANOKE, Va. (June 13, 2016) –The Internet can be intimidating with headlines about hackers, cyberbullying and phishing scams. June is National Internet Safety Month, giving parents the opportunity to talk to their kids about these issues and the importance of safe Internet use. According to a 2015 Pew Research Center study, 92 percent of teens report going online daily, with 24 percent noting they go online “almost constantly.” While devices such as the iPhone 6s and iPad Pro help families feel secure and stay connected, users of these high-tech devices need to know how to avoid compromising their personal safety online, and parents can play a key role in guiding mobile usage. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey 1 , the average age a child is getting their first phone is 13, with safety cited as the main reason. Seventy percent of respo