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Parental Dilemma: 61% of adults have difficulty following the digital rules they have set for their children

19 JANUAR 2022
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An international study developed by Kaspersky analyzes the role of healthy digital habits in the family, as well as the effect of parental behavior on children and vice versa.
Parental Dilemma: 61% of adults have difficulty following the digital rules they have set for their children
The results of Kaspersky's new study reveal that 61 percent of parents find it difficult to be role models for their children and occasionally fail to follow the rules they set for their little ones. At the same time, more than half of parents (54 percent) try to establish healthy digital habits and rules for all family members, according to the statement sent to SUPERACASA News.

From an early age, children tend to copy the behavior and habits of adults, including attitudes towards digital devices. In addition, many children receive their first device very early - according to the same study, 68% of children receive these devices before the age of nine. In light of this information, parents need to be role models in the use of technology if they want to create healthy digital habits early on in childhood.  

The survey results also show that parents perceive that the norms of behavior are different for them and their children. For example, almost half (48%) of the respondents admitted that they spend three to five hours on digital devices every day, and most (62%) consider this time normal.

As for children, about half (48%) spend the same amount of time on these devices as their parents - three to five hours a day. But despite this, more than half of adults (53%) would like their children to spend less time online - up to two hours.

In some scenarios, respondents feel that certain behaviors are acceptable for themselves, but not for their children. For example, 37% of adults believe it is normal to share photos of family members on social media. In contrast, less than a quarter (24%) of parents think it is acceptable when referring to their children.

Among the participants in this study, 22% of respondents also think it is reasonable to ignore calls and turn off their cell phones so that no one can contact them. However, only 10% of parents think such behavior is acceptable in children.

"Today, more and more parents are striving to establish healthy digital habits, coupled with equally healthy nutrition habits and daily behaviors. The survey results show that the majority of adults (61%), admit that they find it difficult to be a role model for younger children, and that they occasionally do not follow the rules they set for their children. To help parents establish healthy digital practices, there are a variety of techniques and tools available to support them. These can include in game contexts, or, in a more technical approach, there are solutions such as apps that can help control time spent on screen, or determine a child's physical location," comments Vanessa Gonzalez, Director of Communications at Kaspersky Iberia.

"Digital consumption shapes the relationship between parents and children and, more importantly, impacts a child's development. Children learn through imitation. That's why one should always consider what children see concretely. Let's not forget that parents are always setting an example for their children. However, we have to point out that the smartphone has only existed as we know it for a decade, and it has become essential in our daily lives. That is why it is often not so easy to use it consciously and, above all, to introduce it to children. Our dependence on cell phones is the reason why it is even more important to make this topic clear to everyone. In addition, there are also tried and tested rules of conduct for digital media consumption in families that can be very helpful. ", comments Birgitt Hölzel and Stefan Ruzas from Liebling + Schatz.

To help children spend their time on the Internet safely, Kaspersky recommends:
Surfing and learning together. See where children spend their time online and explore how best to keep them safe. 
Consider downloading parental control apps and discussing this with your child to explain how such apps work and why they need them to stay safe online. 
Get involved in your children's online activities from the time they are young, so that it becomes the established norm, and so that you can "guide" them.   
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