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UK children are more at risk from web dangers than those from other European countries, a study has found.UK children are more at risk from web dangers than those from other European countries, a study has found.
Almost one in four British youngsters has received unwanted sexual comments online compared to one in 10 in Ireland and Germany, the report said.Almost one in four British youngsters has received unwanted sexual comments online compared to one in 10 in Ireland and Germany, the report said.
The London School of Economics study of 7,393 children concluded those in the UK were in more danger because they were greater users of the internet.The London School of Economics study of 7,393 children concluded those in the UK were in more danger because they were greater users of the internet.
Authors said using the web more did not make children better at avoiding risk.Authors said using the web more did not make children better at avoiding risk.
"Our study has found that greater use of the internet results in more exposure to risk," said co-author Dr Leslie Haddon."Our study has found that greater use of the internet results in more exposure to risk," said co-author Dr Leslie Haddon.
"It's not the case, as some have assumed, that the more experienced you are online the more easy you find it to avoid risks.""It's not the case, as some have assumed, that the more experienced you are online the more easy you find it to avoid risks."
But she added that UK parents were among those who were confident their children could cope with the dangers of the web. But he added that UK parents were among those who were confident their children could cope with the dangers of the web.
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The EU-funded study of children's internet habits looked at whether they were likely to be exposed to online aggression, breaches of privacy or to see inappropriate material when surfing the web.The EU-funded study of children's internet habits looked at whether they were likely to be exposed to online aggression, breaches of privacy or to see inappropriate material when surfing the web.
Of the 21 countries studied, children in Britain, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, the Netherlands and Norway were found to be in the group at greatest risk.Of the 21 countries studied, children in Britain, Poland, Bulgaria, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, the Netherlands and Norway were found to be in the group at greatest risk.
The report, Comparing Children's Online Opportunities and Risks across Europe, also found children in Britain were more likely to be internet users than their European neighbours.The report, Comparing Children's Online Opportunities and Risks across Europe, also found children in Britain were more likely to be internet users than their European neighbours.
They tended to go online younger - many from the age of six, the report said.They tended to go online younger - many from the age of six, the report said.
Some 45% of UK children who were surveyed used the web and e-mail at home while 58% used them at school.Some 45% of UK children who were surveyed used the web and e-mail at home while 58% used them at school.
Around 40% of British children questioned owned a mobile phone, including 3% of children under six, the report also found.Around 40% of British children questioned owned a mobile phone, including 3% of children under six, the report also found.