A survey of 2,000 parents found kids, aged five to eight, were most demanding when it comes to the internet, and spend on average two hours a day using it for streaming and gaming Parents are worried their kids are 'hooked' on the internet (Image: Getty Images)

Research has revealed that one in 10 parents have had to switch their broadband provider due to pressure from their kids. The study found that youngsters aged between five and eight are the most demanding when it comes to internet usage, spending approximately two hours daily engaging in streaming and gaming activities. ‌

The survey also discovered children use the internet for more than four hours every day, according to a third of parents, accumulating around two months' worth of continuous usage a year. Meanwhile,

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