This just released from the Pew Internet and American Life Project;
"Teens and Technology: Youth are Leading the Transition to a Fully Wired and Mobile Nation
Amanda Lenhart, Mary Madden, Paul Hitlin
Today’s American teens live in a world enveloped by communications technologies; the internet and cell phones have become a central force that fuels the rhythm of daily life.
The number of teenagers using the internet has grown 24% in the past four years and 87% of those between the ages of 12 and 17 are online. Compared to four years ago, teens’ use of the internet has intensified and broadened as they log on more often and do more things when they are online. "
Full report available at
http://www.pewinternet.org/PPF/r/162/report_display.asp