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U.S. parental awareness of children's social media accounts 2018
U.S. parental awareness of children's social media accounts 2018
Share of parents in the United States who are aware of their children's social media accounts as of February 2018, by platform
by J. Clement,
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Apr 11, 2018
This statistic presents the awareness of U.S. parents regarding their children's social media accounts as of February 2018, by social media platform. According to the findings, the majority of parents surveyed were aware of their child having a Facebook account. In comparison, only 22 percent of parents were aware of their children having a Twitter account.
Share of parents in the United States who are aware of their children's social media accounts as of February 2018, by platform
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| Yes | No | Don't know/No opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52% | 38% | 10% | |
| 34% | 48% | 18% | |
| Snapchat | 32% | 49% | 19% |
| 22% | 57% | 21% |
| Yes | No | Don't know/No opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52% | 38% | 10% | |
| 34% | 48% | 18% | |
| Snapchat | 32% | 49% | 19% |
| 22% | 57% | 21% |
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by J. Clement,
last edited
Apr 11, 2018
This statistic presents the awareness of U.S. parents regarding their children's social media accounts as of February 2018, by social media platform. According to the findings, the majority of parents surveyed were aware of their child having a Facebook account. In comparison, only 22 percent of parents were aware of their children having a Twitter account.
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- February 2018
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- United States
- Survey time period
- February 8 to February 10, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 2,201 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- internet users
- Method of interview
- Online interview
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- Question: "Does your child have an account on any of the following social media platforms, or not? Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter"
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- February 8 to February 10, 2018
- Number of respondents
- 2,201 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- internet users
- Method of interview
- Online interview
- Supplementary notes
- Question: "Does your child have an account on any of the following social media platforms, or not? Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter"
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