June is Internet Safety Month, a perfect opportunity for parents to take stock of how our children are engaging with technology and how they can better support safer digital habits at home.

For many kids, a smartphone isn’t just a phone. It’s a gateway to everything from schoolwork and friendships to entertainment and self-expression. But just like we wouldn’t send our children out into the world without talking about road safety or avoiding dangerous situations, we shouldn’t send them online without some guidance.

Cox Mobile’s, Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety survey offers some eye-opening insights into Internet safety. Most parents are involved; 75% check their child’s screen time, texts, or calls, and 65% have frequent conversations about mobile safety.

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