According to a nationally representative survey of 2,000 parents with children 18 and under, 31% said their kids have made digital purchases without permission.

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Nearly one-in-three parents have discovered their child has made an online purchase without permission, with kids’ most expensive unapproved shopping sprees costing families about $170 on average.

Nearly 1 in 3 parents say their kids have made online purchases without permission—costing families an average of $170.