There has been a significant drop (24%) in illegal downloads of copyrighted materials by kids in the 8 to 14 ages bracket. And it looks like parental influence has played a large part in curbing this trend. Kids are afraid of getting in trouble with their parents.
Implications - 51% percent of those kids surveyed said that they were also apprehensive about downloading music illegally because of the risk of downloading spyware unintentionally.
From spyware to parental influence, it certainly seems like illegal downloading is on the decline amongst youth. Will another safer system that protects against spyware surface? Will parents themselves one day be pro-illegal downloading? Only time will tell.
Kiddy Pirates Calling It Quits
Illegal Downloading Drops Among Youth
Trend Themes
1. Decline in Illegal Downloads - The significant drop in illegal downloads among youth presents opportunities for digital security companies to develop safer systems that protect against spyware.
2. Parental Influence on Youth - The role of parental influence in curbing illegal downloading opens up opportunities for parenting platforms, educational programs, and content providers to promote responsible digital behavior among children.
3. Risk Aversion Among Youth - The apprehension of kids about unintentionally downloading spyware highlights the need for awareness campaigns and software innovations that mitigate the risks associated with illegal downloading.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Security - Digital security companies can capitalize on the decline in illegal downloads among youth by developing innovative systems to protect against spyware.
2. Parenting and Education - Parenting platforms, educational programs, and content providers have the opportunity to support responsible digital behavior among children by leveraging parental influence on youth.
3. Software Development - Software developers and awareness campaigns can address the risk aversion among youth and innovate solutions to mitigate the risks associated with illegal downloading.