Many parents are intimidated by the internet because their kids seem to pick it up so much more quickly than they do. Kids have more flexible minds and are better at learning all kinds of new things.

For this reason it can be very difficult to limit where they go online. Software intended to restrict their access can often be worked around, or they can simply go to a friend’s house or cybercafé. They’ll have their own ideas about what it’s appropriate for them to explore in this exciting new world - but why is that?