Internet Safety: Kids Hide Online Activity from Parents

McAfee, Inc. announced today the results of an Internet safety survey that Harris Interactive conducted in May on their behalf. According to the study of 955 teenagers ages 13-17, 69% have updated their status on social networking sites to include their physical location. 87% of teens go online somewhere other than their home, and 30% of teens access the Web through a cell phone, while 21% gain access through a video game system.

Plus, teenagers go to great lengths to hide their online activities from their parents, as 55% of teens actually admit to intentionally hiding their online activity. 38% close or minimize browser windows when their parents are around, and 32% actually clear their history after they’ve finished using the Internet.

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