"Porn" Among Top Search Terms for Kids

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Pete Cashmore
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"Porn" Among Top Search Terms for Kids
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While that result set might not be surprising in the teen search rankings, it's interesting to note that "porn" ranks fourth in the "seven and under" category, receiving more searches than "Club Penguin" and "Webkinz." Meanwhile, "sex" is fourth for teens and tweens alike. Facebook, YouTube and Google take the other top spots.

The data was compiled from 14.6 million searches made using Symantec's OnlineFamily.Norton, which lets parents track their kids' online activity. And while Symantec is almost certainly hoping to sell more software as a result, it's also a timely reminder that kids are growing up fast these days.

Top Searches: Teens, Tweens and Under 7s

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