# Child safety and supervision studies in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/child-safety-and-supervision-studies-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-10-16T09:49:11.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Recent research in Spain has identified various safety and supervision concerns regarding children and adolescents, spanning physical, technological, and digital domains.

Initial studies focused on physical safety and parental anxiety. In the Canary Islands, investigations found that while 98% of families prioritize car safety, there is a significant gap in technical knowledge, with many parents favoring earlier transitions from rear-facing car seats than recommended by regulations. Additionally, a study involving over 1,000 parents indicated a high demand for non-invasive safety technology, as 80% of respondents sought ways to ensure well-being without constant tracking. Many parents expressed that modern environments feel more dangerous than in previous generations.

Subsequent large-scale sociological research, ‘Infancia, adolescencia y bienestar digital’, shifted focus to the digital lives of minors aged 10 to 20. Surveying nearly 100,000 students, the study found that while most minors have mobile phones and social media access, approximately 5.7% exhibit problematic social media consumption and 10% have engaged in real-money gambling. The report also noted a socioeconomic divide in digital supervision: higher-income families are more likely to implement screen time limits and device rules compared to lower-income households.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Spain study reveals digital risks and socioeconomic gaps in minor supervision

A large-scale Spanish study reveals that 5.7% of students show problematic social media use and 10% engage in gambling, noting that lower socioeconomic status often limits effective parental digital supervision

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-study-reveals-digital-risks-and-socioeconomic-gaps-in-minor-supervision

### 2026-10-14: Spanish studies highlight gaps in child safety and parental security concerns

Studies in Spain reveal significant gaps in child safety knowledge, from car seat installation to a high demand for non-invasive digital monitoring tools to alleviate parental anxiety.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-studies-highlight-gaps-in-child-safety-and-parental-security-concerns

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