WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A new study of parents of connected children released today by the Family Online Safety Institute (FOSI) found that parents whose kids have their own connected device or social media account are notably more optimistic about the benefits of that technology than are those whose children do not have them.

The report, “Connected Families: How Parents Think and Feel About Wearables, Toys and the Internet of Things,” explores the understanding and comfort level of parents whose children use connected toys and devices in the home. Other topics included top benefits and concerns for parents, the confidence for monitoring and controlling the use of these technologies, and what ages children are using or owning them. Read more…