Are parents in NJ too relaxed about children’s social media use?

As if parenting wasn’t difficult enough, modern parents have a whole new world to manage with kids being on social media.

It opens up many questions: what media should I allow my kids to be on? How frequently should I check them? Should I have access to my kids passwords to check in on them that way?

All valid questions, but according to a new study New Jersey parents are more relaxed about their children being on social media than the national average.

According to research performed by Hosting Advice, 50% of parents in the Garden State monitor the websites and social media sites their kids visit. The national average is 52%, though certain states like Nebraska and Arizona go as high at 67%.

In New Jersey, 36% of parents surveyed admit to checking in on their kids online habits every day.

Per Hosting Advice:

The methods parents use to monitor or control their children's internet usage vary, with some parents employing multiple methods:
📲 Regularly checking browser history: 33% of parents surveyed said they routinely check their children's browser history to stay informed about their online activities.
📲 Parental control software: 25% said they use parental control software to restrict access to inappropriate content and monitor usage.

📲 Discussions on online behavior: 22% of parents said they sit down with their children to discuss online behavior and instill safe internet practices.
📲 Occasional restrictions: 18% said they occasionally restrict online access to ensure their children stay within safe digital boundaries.

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The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.
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