Young kids top internet searches–#4 porn
Yep, you read that right. The word “porn” is the fourth most frequent search for children under 7 according to Symantec’s latest top 100 search term list via OnlineFamily.Norton.Com. Interestingly, that was higher than searches by older age groups who were more likely to search for “sex.” What are kids under 7 doing knowing what porn is, much less being free to look it up online frequently enough that it has soared into the top 5.
Of course, one has to question the data but when you look at the complete list it does ring rather true. So is big brother logging in with junior’s account so he gets blamed if mom and dad find out? Who knows. . .
By the way, YouTube, Google and Facebook were the top three. Other popular terms had to do with music (such as Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift), celebrities, online games or social networking.
Apparently parents are using the Symantec software to prevent their children from finding things online they don’t want them, too, but as they say the software is no substitute for parental supervision. Just a fresh reminder that parenting doesn’t stop in the virtual world, if anything it is more important since there are fewer restrictions.
Book Week–Looky Here
I love books, and I love teaching my kids to love books. We’re big friends of our local libraries, but cyberspace offers some help, too. Let me introduce you to my friend, Lookybook.
Lookybook has been making a splash on parent blogs and for good reason. It’s awesome!
Ever wanted to peruse children’s book selections before plunking down the $15-25 they run these days? If you are like me, there is no time with kids in tow to really explore the book before you buy. Lookybook has solved the problem by making it possible to view entire books from cover to cover “in all their splendor.”
Not only that, but every book can be reviewed, rated, shared, put on your bookshelf or purchased. See what other parents think are the best books and learn about titles you didn’t know existed.
While it isn’t quite the same as snuggling with your child and a book in your lap, you can still enjoy the experience together as you digitally turn the pages of new books and discover new ones to bring home.
Have fun!
