93% of Parents Believe Their Children Are Safe Online

Keeping children safe online is a primary concern of many parents that have young children or teens that access the Internet. Stories about teen bullying are cause for concern, but how safe are most kids online? According to a report from the Family Online Safety Institute titled “Parenting in the Digital Age,” most parents are confident that their kids are safe.

“Most parents (64 percent) are quite confident in their ability to keep track of their child’s technology use, but those with younger children (73 percent) express greater confidence than do parents of teens (58 percent),” the report reads.