Parents believe social media dangers for children outweigh benefits

Parents are more fearful of their children being on social media than any other online activity.

According to research carried out by the US non- profit Family Online Safety Institute, the use of social media is the only form of online activity where parents believe its dangers outweigh its benefits.

A total of 43% said the danger involved with their child having a social media account outweighed the benefits, while 31% felt the dangers and benefits were about equal. Just 26% felt their children were benefiting from having a social media profile.