Original research
eRaksha Parent Survey 2025
Key finding: 84% of Indian parents surveyed by SlateMate say they feel helpless managing their child's digital life. Most don't want to take phones away — they want help guiding children to use them better. This page summarises the survey's methodology and main results.
Last updated · Published by SlateMate Private Limited
What did Indian parents tell us?
- of parents feel helpless managing their child's digital life84%
- feel anxious about screen time but are unsure how to set boundaries78%
- of children sometimes feel “empty” or “disconnected” after scrolling social media63%
- of parents want an AI that guides their child instead of punishing them52%
How was the survey conducted?
- Sample
- 150+ parents
- Period
- Early 2025
- Coverage
- Metro and tier-2 cities across India
- Method
- Online questionnaire shared with parents of school-age children
How to cite this research
SlateMate Private Limited. (2025). eRaksha Parent Survey 2025. https://www.slatemate.in/research/parent-survey-2025
You're welcome to quote these findings with attribution and a link to this page (CC BY 4.0). For media enquiries or the full dataset, email info@slatemate.in.
Read the story behind the survey: What Indian Families Told Us About Digital Childhood.