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MOBILE DEVICES AND PRESCHOOL CHILDREN: DO THEIR PARENTS KNOW HOW MUCH THEY KNOW?

Nowadays, various forms of information and communication technology are widely and increasingly present in the daily lives of children and families worldwide, especially mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets. Even children as young as toddlers are already very skilled in using ICT, especially smartphones and tablets. The aim of this study was to identify differences in the use and frequency of use of mobile devices among preschool children from the perspective of the children and their parents. Thirty preschool children and their parents attending a public early childhood setting in Croatia participated in the study. Parents gave their written consent for their children to participate in the study. Data on children's use of mobile devices were collected through interviews with children in their early childhood setting, and parents' views on mobile device use in their families were obtained through a questionnaire. The research findings suggest that parents are not fully aware of their children's knowledge about mobile device use, but they are aware of the importance of parental supervision and guidance for children to use mobile devices well and appropriately.

mobile devices, preschool children, parents, online security

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