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What are the risks of the internet for children? - Coggle Diagram
What are the risks of the internet for children?
Youth can become victims to online scams
People under the age of 20 have lost over 101.4 million dollars due to online scams in the year 2021
Around 1.3 million youths have their identities stolen yearly
Youth are very open about their lives on the internet, so online scammers find it easier to take advantage of them
Over 23,2000 youths have complained in the last year about being scammed on the internet
Cyberbullying has been very prominent since social media was readily available to the youth
60% of youth have experiences cyberbullying
4 out of 5 children claim that they would intervene with cyberbullying online
16% of youth have been physically threatened on the internet
Name-calling is the most used cyberbullying technique on the internet
Exposure to mature content for adolescents
More than 20 countries around the world have shown that youth on the internet have been exposed to inappropriate content.
Around 41% of youth have reported that they have seen pornography during the school day
The average age of a child that watches pornography is 12 years old
There are 52% of youth that have looked up violent pornography
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It opens up connections to online predators
At least 500,000 online predators are on the internet during the day
75% of youth who are exposed to online predators don't tell their parents
Social Media has made it easier for youth to be exposed to online predators
1 in 5 children report they've been solicited or contacted by a predator in the last year
Health and well-being
Prolonged social media use can lead to feelings of inadequacy and low self-esteem in children.
A study in JAMA Pediatrics found that excessive screen time and social media use are associated with increased levels of depression among adolescents.
Exposure to idealized and digitally altered images on social media can distort children's perceptions of body image, leading to body dissatisfaction and eating disorders.
Excessive screen time can limit a child's opportunities for imaginative play and creative activities, which are essential for their cognitive and emotional development.
Spending prolonged hours in front of screens may contribute to a sedentary lifestyle, which can lead to physical health problems like obesity, poor posture, and musculoskeletal issues.
