ABSTRACT
The Internet is now an integral part of most Americans’ lives. According to the website Internet World Stats, about 78 percent of Americans are connected to the Internet on average for about nine hours a day. This usage is remarkably consistent for kids and adults: adults are using the Internet at home and at work, and kids use it both at home and at school. In addition, increased use of smartphones allows the Internet to be accessed from virtually anywhere a signal exists.
