An 11 year old is a *child* and allowing a kid that age to use the Internet unsupervised, is, in my opinion irresponsible on behalf of the parents/older siblings. While my parents allowed me to use the internet at that age, I was always supervised. Until a child is mature enough to judge what is right or wrong, he/she should have the guidance of his/her parents and older family members, especially when it comes to matters such as using the internet, which can be unsafe if you don't know what you're doing. While you should give your children freedom, it should not go past the limits. In other words, if he's doing something that could endanger his safety, its important to steer him away from such things.
I think its the responsible thing, for you to go and tell your mother. Maybe do it in a way that he won't find out that you told, but to make your mother aware of his inappropriate internet activity. I mean.........he is only 11, and its his family's duty to protect him from such things, and keep an eye on him. Tell your mom when your brother is not around, and tell her to be alert of what he does on the web, and if she can't supervise him at all times, there are many softwares for parents avaiable these days that can watch what the kids are doing on the computer for them.........and you can block inappropriate stuff with them too.
You are a good sister to be so concerned. Good luck, and take care of your little brother! Its easier to guide kids at this age, because once they hit their teens, they become harder to control/advise/talk to.If he was older, I would advise that you talk to him, but at 11, your mother should definitely know. Don't let it go unwatched by any means. You don't want your brother to get himself into trouble.
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