The Best States For Keeping Kids Safe Online: How Does New Jersey Stack Up?

Navigating the online world as a parent can be extremely nerve-racking, especially with the fear of cyberbullying and online predators.

Using parental controls and monitoring online activities can create a safer environment for your kids, but in this new study conducted by Cloudwards, a website focusing on online security, cyberbullying, online harassment, internet safety legislation, and mental health support were all taken into consideration to determine the best states for kids' online safety.

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How are we doing here in New Jersey?

Pretty good, according to the study.

We rank 3rd, behind Utah and Hawaii.

Top 10 States for Kids’ Digital Safety

1. Utah
2. Hawaii
3. New Jersey
4. North Dakota
5. Connecticut
6. Delaware
7. Louisiana
8. District of Columbia
9. Arkansas
10. Vermont

The worst state for online safety is Oregon, coming in last out of the 50 states. California coming in 2nd to last.

While concerns about the online world will always exist, it's good to know New Jersey received perfect scores for online safety legislation and respectable scores for mental health support.

Here are some tips the website provided to help you and your kids feel safer online.

Internet Safety Tips for Children

1. Be careful about the information you share
2. Never meet up with people you meet online.
3. Don’t open links you receive via email or private messaging.
4. Use strong passwords and never share them with anyone.
5. Regularly communicate with your child about the importance of online safety.

These strategies can help create a safer digital environment.