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Teen involvement in demonstrations against police brutality

1 in 12 parents say their teen has attended a demonstration about racism or police reform

1 in 12 parents report their teen has attended a demonstration and/or other event about racism or policing reform. 1 in 2 Black parents say thinking about police brutality and racism causes stress for their teen, as do 1 in 4 White parents. White parents are nearly twice as likely than Black parents to believe teens do not belong at demonstrations against police brutality and racism.

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Flu vaccine for children in the time of COVID

1 in 3 parents plan to skip flu shots for their kids during COVID-19 pandemic

Only 1 in 3 parents believe it is more important for their child to get flu vaccine this year compared to previous years, despite public health recommendations. Among parents who will not seek flu vaccine for their child this year, 1 in 7 say they are keeping their child away from health care sites due to concerns about COVID. Less than half of parents say their child's regular health care provider strongly recommends flu vaccination this year.

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Half of parents report butting heads with child's grandparent over parenting

4 in 10 parents describe disagreements with grandparents about discipline, meals, screen time and other parenting choices. Among parents who asked a grandparent to be more consistent with parenting choices, 17% say the grandparent refused their request. Parents are more likely to limit the amount of time children see grandparents who refuse to respect parenting choices.

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Sunny, cloudy, hot or cool: Keeping kids safe in the sun

Some parents may not properly protect children from the sun

9 in 10 parents say it is very important to use sunscreen to prevent sunburn and skin cancer. Nearly half of parents choose a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 45 for their child. 1 in 3 parents do not re-apply sunscreen on their child on a cloudy day.

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1 in 12 parents say their teen has attended a demonstration about racism or police reform

1 in 3 parents plan to skip flu shots for their kids during COVID-19 pandemic

Half of parents report butting heads with child's grandparent over parenting

Some parents may not properly protect children from the sun

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Teen involvement in demonstrations against police brutality

Flu vaccine for children in the time of COVID

When parents and grandparents disagree

Sunny, cloudy, hot or cool: Keeping kids safe in the sun