, /PRNewswire/ -- National PTA today released the exploring parents' mindsets on the internet and digital media. The survey and listening sessions, which included parents and guardians with children in grades K-12 in public schools, were conducted by Edge Research. National PTA commissioned the research as part of the five-year anniversary of the association's .
Key findings of the survey and listening sessions show: "Children and youth are increasingly online, and while the internet is a space for fostering learning, creativity and community, it also presents unique risks. The findings of our survey and listening sessions demonstrate that parents are grappling with the benefits of the internet and digital media and managing their children's online activities and internet use," said , president of National PTA. In the survey.
.. These worries top parents' concerns, ranking higher than worries about their child experiencing stress, anxiety or depression; their child experiencing violence or being bullied at school; and their child being behind academically for their grade level, among other worries.
Additional findings show that ...
When comparing parents' perspectives with , the findings of the research suggest that parents do not have a realistic picture of their children's online activities. While parents reported in the survey that they feel most responsible for their child's online safety (89%), most parents (60%) reported that they would like guidance or support when it c.
