In many cases, their biggest concern as parents was media consumption, lack of motivation and poor performance at school.
Half of all parents took a critical view of their children’s use of smartphones and tablets, with fathers slightly more concerned.
Two in three parents reported supporting their children directly with responsible media use.
Many parents would also like media skills to be taught at school, with 53% of respondents agreeing that responsibility is shared between the home and educational establishments.
The second focus of parents is their children’s choice of career or studies, with 67% expressing concern that schools are failing to provide teenagers with sufficient knowledge and skills for a professional future.
Source: dpa
