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Too many parents spy on their kids' devices

New research from ParentWise shows 75 percent of parents admit to snooping on their child's devices. Buzz60's Sean Dowling has more.

Parenting in the new tech age makes parent quite curious about their children's phones.

75 percent of parents admit they've been snooping on their child's device to see what they've been up to online.

84 percent of parents who snoop believe they're perfectly within their right to look around on their child's device because they're just doing it for their own safety.

Only 4 in 10 parents are very confident they'd be able to see what type of interactions their kid is having while snooping around on their device.

67 percent of parents agree their child's cell phone is having a negative impact on them.

9 in 10 parents worry what their kids are being exposed to online. 64 percent worry their kids talk to strangers 57 percent think social media wastes time.

Top 5 biggest parenting challenges:

1. Having patience

2. Worry about your child's safety

3. Giving your child what they want without spoiling them

4. Keep your children from spending too much time using a computer/TV

5. Finding a balance in everyday life

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