Study finds two-thirds of parents feel guilty about their kid's internet use.
By Kimberly O'Brien
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ustralia’s mums and dads report feeling guilty, anxious and embarrassed when it comes to their kids’ online behaviours, according to new research from internet parental control service FamilyEye by Yomojo.
A national survey of more than 1,000 adults with children aged up to 18 years found more than two-thirds (70%) of parents report feeling anxious and guilty for not knowing what their children get up to online. A further seven-in-ten Aussie parents also admit to letting their kids browse the internet unaccompanied. 10
Peninsula Kids – Autumn 2020
The survey found 73 per cent reported feeling out of their depth when it comes to educating their children on internet safety – with one-third of Aussies anxious or embarrassed about the issue, particularly when it comes to the topic of chat room strangers, sexually explicit and violent content. But while many parents feel at sea, when it came to seeking advice on navigating kids’ internet safety the survey found two-thirds turn to their partner (33%), friend (15%) or family (9%), and good-old Google* (20%).