Columbus, OH – Earlier this spring, Ohio Women Lead Right released a poll memo showing overwhelming support among Ohio parents for requiring app stores to obtain parental approval before children can download apps, including social media platforms.
The statewide survey of 700 registered voters who are parents of children under 18 reveals broad agreement across all demographics with 80% parents favoring app store parental approval requirements. 72% of parents say it would be easier to provide approval in one place such as an app store, while only 22% say it would be easier separately through each app. The survey was conducted by Tarrance Group, a widely respected polling and research firm with deep Ohio experience.
Ohio Senator Michele Reynolds (R-Canal Winchester) and Ohio Representative Melanie Miller (R-Ashland) recently introduced companion legislation that would an age verification step when downloading an app through the app store.
The concept of app store parental approval would centralize the process in one place, allowing parents to approve or deny app downloads with a simple notification system. This approach is widely favored by parents because it would streamline oversight without requiring children to share personal information across multiple platforms.
Recently, Katie DeLand with Ohio Women Lead Right spoke about this issue and the supporting poll results with Summit County Chairman Bryan Williams on his show, “The Chairman’s Hour” aired on WHK 1420 & 102.9 FM.
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