UK parents think they had safer childhoods than their children
A YouGov survey of 4,017 parents and carers commissioned by the NSPCC to analyse children's playing habits also found that 52% of participants want their children to play more in person.
Overall, findings across the UK showed that 38% of parents believe their child plays online every day or multiple times a day.
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Once children reach their teens, this increases, with 53% of parents of 12–16-year-olds saying their children within that age group play online at least once a day.
In person play also decreases as a child ages. While 40% of total participants agreed that their children played in person once a day or more, for parents of 12-16 year olds this decreases to just 27%, and 16% for those with 17-18 year olds.
The survey comes as the NSPCC prepares for its fourth annual Childhood Day on Friday (June 6).
To mark the day, it has issued calls for families to come together and celebrate the joys of childhood, while also encouraging people to play their part to help keep children safe.
People can get involved by donating to the NSPCC, including in Lidl stores - either at cash donation tins or in small amounts via card payment at the till, thanks to digital micro-donation system Pennies.
They can also volunteer at a Childhood Day collection point or take on the NSPCC's Childhood Day Mile.
Lidl GB is sponsoring the NSPCC's Childhood Day for a fourth year as retail sponsor.
All the funds raised will go towards helping the NSPCC deliver vital services, like Childline which supports children at risk.
For information on how to get involved in Childhood Day including taking part in the Childhood Day Mile or volunteering at a fundraising collection, visit www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/charity-fundraising/childhood-day/.
Chris Sherwood, CEO of the NSPCC said: 'It is human nature to want something better for your children, but our latest research suggests that parents today believe we are trending in the wrong direction in terms of childhood experiences.
'Lack of in-person play for children is a particular concern for parents, something we all have a responsibility to try and address. Children and young people playing more with their friends and family, both inside and outside, can only be a good thing for their physical and mental health and general sense of wellbeing.
"The NSPCC's Childhood Day is all about bringing families, friends and communities together to celebrate childhood and give everyone a really fun and positive in-person experience, while at the same time seeking to raise vital funds for the charity.'
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