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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Technology
Martin Winter

Parents believe their kids know more than them about technology by 12 years old

Nearly three in five parents (59%) wish they were more “digitally savvy” – as they admit their children know more than them about technology by the time they are 12 years old, a study has found.

Nearly half (47%) of mums and dads, with children aged 18 and under, believe their offspring can outsmart them when it comes to digital technology.

More than four in five (85%), of the 2,000 parents polled, allow their youngsters to access online content – but feel ill-equipped when it comes to digital safety.

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