US parents largely unaware of what their children do online, research finds

New study points to a 'digital disconnect' between children and adults, with only 13% of teens thinking their parents understood the extent of their internet use

The parents of America's digitally literate teenagers are largely in the dark about their children's internet activity, new research has shown.

The new study on teen internet use by the National Cyber Security Alliance found that only 13% of teens thought their parents understood the extent of their internet use.