This is how long it takes for children to come across ‘unsafe, age-restricted and illegal content’, according to a new study (and it’s quicker than you'd expect)

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Almost one in 10 children (nine per cent) are exposed to age-restricted content including pornography within 10 minutes of going online, distressing findings show.

Whether you already know how to keep your child safe online and want to know how to reduce screentime, you might be surprised to learn how quickly a child who is surfing the internet can come across harmful material - and it's sooner than you think.