"NIST Researchers Explore Best Practices for Talking to Kids About Online Privacy"

It is essential for parents to encourage their children to use online technology safely. According to recent research conducted by scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), parents should talk to their children about online privacy and security from a young age through high school. The NIST team members describe the research as an exploratory study, which involved interviewing 40 parent/child pairs with children from 3rd to 12th grade. The purpose of this research effort was to gain insight into their knowledge of online privacy, security, and risky online behavior, as well as how parents try to influence their children's online activities and awareness of privacy and security. This article continues to discuss the NIST team's preliminary findings and suggested strategies. 

NIST reports "NIST Researchers Explore Best Practices for Talking to Kids About Online Privacy"