9 of 10 teens now using the Internet: WHAT TEENS DO ONLINE
The percentage of U.S. Internet users, ages 12-17, who do the following online:
84% - Go to Web sites about movies, TV shows, music groups, sports
76% - Go online to get news or information about current events
75% - Send or receive instant messages
43% - Buy online merchandise
57% - Go online to get information about college
22% - Look for information about a health topic that's hard to talk about
89% - Send or read e-mail
81% - Play online games
SOURCE: Pew Internet & American Life Project
