Few parents regularly talk to children about spending in games and apps

While parents are worried about children’s online spending, only 18% have spoken to them about it in the last six months, according to a survey. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA

Parents are worried about children spending money on video games and apps but few regularly talk to them about it, research suggests.

According to a poll of 2,000 mothers and fathers by Internet Matters, 43% are concerned about youngsters making purchases such as loot boxes, with more than a third (38%) particularly troubled about gambling.