Parent's level of concern about children's spending via social media and payment method

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According to Ofcom's June 2025 research into persuasive design features and potential financial harm to children, more than half of parents (53%) reported feeling concerned about their child’s online spending. Of these, 16% were moderately concerned and 12% were very concerned, while a further 25% were a little concerned. Slightly under half (47%) reported not being at all concerned.