Indian parents support monitoring child’s online activity, report reveals

A whopping 73% of Indian adults believe children are more likely to give away personal information online, according to a study conducted by Harris Poll. The survey was conducted on 1,004 adults in the country after a report by NortonLifeLock revealed that Indian children are most affected by those seeking to gain access to someone’s private data.

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NortonLifeLock’s report reveals that Indian adults are keenly aware of the pitfalls of the Internet and the increasingly important relevance of cyber safety. Over 86 of the report’s respondents said that it is more important than ever before for a parent to talk to their children about cyber safety. 68% of adults say that parents should manage their children’s screen time and online activities. Additionally, the Norton study revealed that 78% of parents with children under the age of 18 had found out that their child had performed some sort of action on their smart devices without permission. 

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According to the report, the pandemic-led shift to a work from home culture has impacted families significantly. 71% of Indian parents believe their relationship with their children has improved sine they began working from home. Of those who are married or living with their partners, nearly 70% said their relationships had improved.

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Further, 55% of people’s friendships improved, with 51 % of respondents saying that their relationship with co-workers had got better. The most glaring issue, however, was that 93% of respondents reported experiencing issues with dealing with technology. For these respondents, 53% complained about access to the internet and connectivity issues, while 47% had problems with communication.

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The Director Sales and Field Marketing, India & SAARC Countries, NortonLifeLock,  Ritesh Chopra told The Indian Express that children naturally adapt to the latest gadgets and internet apps but that parents believed that they need to be educated while simultaneously engaging with their children’s online behaviours.