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German Parents Most Worried About Teens’ Media Use, New Survey Finds

A Forsa poll for the Körber‑Stiftung highlights widespread parental stress, with many calling for stronger media literacy support.

Das Smartphone wird zum ständigen und wichtigsten Begleiter vieler Kinder
Der Medienkonsum ihrer Kinder bereitet Eltern die größten Sorgen. In einer Umfrage der Körber-Stiftung gab die Hälfte der Elternteile an, dass sie sich wegen des Umgangs der Kinder mit Medien am meisten sorgen. Schlechte Noten folgen mit Abstand.
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Overview

  • Half of parents rank their children's media consumption as the top concern, ahead of low motivation (29%) and bad grades (23%).
  • Overall, 79% report feeling stressed in daily life, including 28% who feel strongly stressed.
  • Parents identify school performance pressure as the biggest stressor for children, cited by 57%.
  • Nearly half want more help for their children to learn responsible media use, reflecting demand for stronger media education.
  • The April 8–17 nationwide poll of about 1,000 parents also finds 54% burdened by world politics, 51% short on personal time, and climate concern down to 23% from 34% in 2024.