Public Report

What parents know

It's important for parents to know what their children are doing on social media and to listen to their questions and concerns. Only then can parents help their children to use social media responsibly and safely. But how much do parents know about who their children are interacting with on social media? And how much do teens tell their parents about the positive and negative things they they experience onj social media?

Girl (14): “Lately I've been getting messages from people on social media who start texting me "hey, can I get to know you?" I find that irritating, but I don't discuss it with my parents. I just block them.”

Figure 13 - What parents know about their child's social media use