Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring

Most parents in Denmark reject using social media parental controls despite knowing about them. A new study questions the effectiveness of these tools in ensuring children’s online safety.

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Tristan Fender

Feb 13, 2025

A new study reveals that most Danish parents choose not to use parental control tools on social media, despite knowing about them. It is based on a survey of 2,000 parents with children between 9 and 16 and highlights that parents in Denmark prioritize trust in and dialogue with their children over surveillance. The study was conducted last year […]

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Parents in Denmark reject social media monitoring

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