Fears around online safety & misinformation are parents’ number one back-to-school concern, survey says [Video]

FEARS around online safety and misinformation are now parents’ number one back-to-school concern.

A poll of 800 mums and dads of children aged eight to 16 found 65% claim keeping their youngster safe online is their top worry – ahead of bullying.

And while 25% will be giving their son or daughter a phone before the start of term, 91% feel concerned about what this might bring.

Other online safety concerns for parents include social media trolling and exposure to inappropriate content.

While scams, the influence of online challenges and trends, and online predators were also among the top worries.

The study was commissioned by Tesco Mobile, which is rolling out comprehensive training for all customer-facing colleagues, in partnership with Internet Matters.

‘Unlocking Little Digital Wins’ means trained colleagues are on hand to support parents and carers …