{"id":1207,"date":"2022-03-28T13:19:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T12:19:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/condorrat\/?page_id=1207"},"modified":"2024-05-17T08:31:53","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T07:31:53","slug":"useful-information-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/condorrat\/useful-information-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Children’s Use of Media"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ofcom’s Children’s Use of Media Report Highlights<\/p>\n

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Navigating the Digital Playground: Insights and Recommendations for Children’s Social Media Use\u00a0<\/strong>\"\u26a0\ufe0f\"<\/span><\/p>\n

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In an increasingly digital world, children’s interaction with social media has become inevitable and often begins at a surprisingly young age. The latest report by Ofcom (Click Here)<\/a> highlights several important trends and concerns, as well as valuable guidance for parents.<\/p>\n

Key Statistics on Children’s Social Media Use:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Extensive Reach<\/strong>: 96% of children aged 3-17 are online, with social media use spiking significantly after the age of 12.<\/li>\n
  2. Unsupervised Use<\/strong>: A third of parents of 5\u20137-year-olds reported that their child uses social media independently, with a further 42% saying that they used these services with their child.<\/li>\n
  3. Potential Risks<\/strong>: 51% of children aged under 13 \u2013 which is commonly the minimum age requirement for many social media platforms \u2013 report using social media sites\/apps. This number has increased from last year.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Risks Associated with Unsupervised Social Media Use:<\/strong><\/p>\n