A new survey from BT has revealed that parents are more\ncomfortable talking to their children about relationships than they are technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The BT report indicates that 56% of parents admitted they\nfind it difficult to talk about technology and social media because of a lack\nof knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some 52% of children, aged six to 14, who took part in the\nsurvey said they believed they knew more than their parents about the Internet and\nsocial media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More than 50% of parents also admitted they ask their\nchildren for advice on new apps and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The research has been published to mark the launch of BT\u2019s\nSkills for Tomorrow scheme, a programme which offers information and resources\nabout the Internet and technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Carolyn Bunting, Chief Executive of online safety group\nInternet Matters, said: \u201cConversations about your child\u2019s online world don\u2019t\nhave to be tricky or uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpeaking to your child from a young age allows you to create\nan environment where children share their digital experiences, so it\u2019s\nimportant parents have the confidence to support their children and navigate\nany issues they may face.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Experts urged parents to improve their own digital skills so\nthat they could talk to their children about using such technology and help\ngive them guidance on using it safely.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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