Two out of three kids between the ages of 12 and 19 actively surf the Web, too. Our children aren't Baby Boomers or Generation Xers. The kids growing up now can truly be called the Net Generation. Well, let's consider this.
Most new advances are mixed blessings with positive and negative aspects.
Since most children learn how to use the Internet at school, many schools have policies about what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior while surfing the Web. A recent study indicated increased time using the Internet was related to improved school grades. Use of the Web provides many more opportunities for young people to find information valuable for learning at school. On the other hand, there is a down-side. Other studies suggest more time online results in more online friends, but fewer real-life friends.