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Study Reveals Parents' Fears Over Kids' Online Safety

1/28/2025

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Kinetic, an Arkansas internet provider, unveiled a study on January 24 that highlights alarming concerns over children's online safety. With nearly 80% of 1,100 respondents anxious about data privacy—especially on social media—many are calling for stricter internet regulations for kids. Alarmingly, only 24% feel secure using public Wi-Fi, while 30% rely on parental controls.

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Story summary

Kinetic, an Arkansas internet provider, unveiled a study on January 24 that highlights alarming concerns over children's online safety. With nearly 80% of 1,100 respondents anxious about data privacy—especially on social media—many are calling for stricter internet regulations for kids. Alarmingly, only 24% feel secure using public Wi-Fi, while 30% rely on parental controls.