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Malaysian Reserve
25-07-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
Cox Mobile Survey Shows 86% of Sandwich Generation Say Managing Online Safety for Teens and Aging Parents Adds Stress to Their Lives
ATLANTA, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — They're called the sandwich generation, those in their late 30s to 50s juggling teenagers and aging parents, and they're feeling the pressure when it comes to digital safety. Connecting the Digital Dots: Online Habits and Safety Concerns Across Three Generations, a new survey from Cox Mobile shows that 86% of this cohort feels managing online safety for their children and parents adds stress to their lives. Nearly 1 in 3 say that stress can feel overwhelming. Why it Matters: Worries are turning into reality. Online predators, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and identity theft top the list of concerns for those in the sandwich generation. When it comes to their teens: Roughly one in three respondents report that their teens have been exposed to inappropriate content over the past 12 months. More than a quarter have experienced cyberbullying. 20% encountered online predators. And for their parents: More than a third said that their parents had experienced phishing scams, malware, and/or data breaches in the last year. 60% are worried about the risk of identity theft. Across the board, respondents consider social media one of the greatest threats to online safety. 'Technology has incredible potential to foster connection, learning, and independence across all generations, but families shouldn't have to navigate the digital landscape alone,' said Jill Murphy, chief content officer at Common Sense Media. 'When we equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and knowledge, digital safety becomes less overwhelming and more integrated into everyday family life.' Some Good News: Most sandwich generation respondents report discussing online safety with their teens and parents regularly – many do so daily or several times a week. They are coaching them to take more precautions, such as creating strong, unique passwords (62%), enabling multi-factor authentication (56%), and removing unsafe apps and channels altogether (53%). 'Today's families are more digitally connected than ever, and for the sandwich generation, this means managing technology use and ensuring safety for themselves, their teens, and their aging parents,' said Colleen Langner, Chief Residential Officer of Cox Communications. 'Our Cox Mobile research shows that this generation is actively taking steps to protect their families online. We're here to make that job a little easier for people of all ages with tools and guidance that help make online safety feel less overwhelming and more manageable.' Additional Findings and Resources: Beyond the Sandwich Generation, Connecting the Digital Dots reveals how teens and older adults are navigating screen time, social media, mental health, and AI use. To view the full findings and access online safety resources, visit About the Connecting the Digital Dots Survey Cox Communications commissioned a blind survey of U.S. teens, seniors, and the sandwich generation in May of 2025 to learn more about their online habits and safety concerns. Respondents to the survey included a total of 500 teens between the ages of 13 and 17, 500 seniors aged 65+, and 600 parents (ages 39 – 59) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 with aging parents. The margin of error for this survey is +/-4% for each age group. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We're the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation.
Yahoo
25-07-2025
- Yahoo
Cox Mobile Survey Shows 86% of Sandwich Generation Say Managing Online Safety for Teens and Aging Parents Adds Stress to Their Lives
ATLANTA, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- They're called the sandwich generation, those in their late 30s to 50s juggling teenagers and aging parents, and they're feeling the pressure when it comes to digital safety. Connecting the Digital Dots: Online Habits and Safety Concerns Across Three Generations, a new survey from Cox Mobile shows that 86% of this cohort feels managing online safety for their children and parents adds stress to their lives. Nearly 1 in 3 say that stress can feel overwhelming. Why it Matters: Worries are turning into reality. Online predators, inappropriate content, cyberbullying, and identity theft top the list of concerns for those in the sandwich generation. When it comes to their teens: Roughly one in three respondents report that their teens have been exposed to inappropriate content over the past 12 months. More than a quarter have experienced cyberbullying. 20% encountered online predators. And for their parents: More than a third said that their parents had experienced phishing scams, malware, and/or data breaches in the last year. 60% are worried about the risk of identity theft. Across the board, respondents consider social media one of the greatest threats to online safety. "Technology has incredible potential to foster connection, learning, and independence across all generations, but families shouldn't have to navigate the digital landscape alone," said Jill Murphy, chief content officer at Common Sense Media. "When we equip parents and caregivers with practical tools and knowledge, digital safety becomes less overwhelming and more integrated into everyday family life." Some Good News: Most sandwich generation respondents report discussing online safety with their teens and parents regularly – many do so daily or several times a week. They are coaching them to take more precautions, such as creating strong, unique passwords (62%), enabling multi-factor authentication (56%), and removing unsafe apps and channels altogether (53%). "Today's families are more digitally connected than ever, and for the sandwich generation, this means managing technology use and ensuring safety for themselves, their teens, and their aging parents," said Colleen Langner, Chief Residential Officer of Cox Communications. "Our Cox Mobile research shows that this generation is actively taking steps to protect their families online. We're here to make that job a little easier for people of all ages with tools and guidance that help make online safety feel less overwhelming and more manageable." Additional Findings and Resources: Beyond the Sandwich Generation, Connecting the Digital Dots reveals how teens and older adults are navigating screen time, social media, mental health, and AI use. To view the full findings and access online safety resources, visit About the Connecting the Digital Dots Survey Cox Communications commissioned a blind survey of U.S. teens, seniors, and the sandwich generation in May of 2025 to learn more about their online habits and safety concerns. Respondents to the survey included a total of 500 teens between the ages of 13 and 17, 500 seniors aged 65+, and 600 parents (ages 39 – 59) of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 with aging parents. The margin of error for this survey is +/-4% for each age group. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we own network infrastructure that reaches more than 30 states. Our fiber-powered wireline and wireless connections are available to more than 12 million homes and businesses and support advanced cloud and managed IT services nationwide. We're the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox that is dedicated to empowering others to build a better future for the next generation. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cox Communications
Associated Press
26-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cox Mobile and Boys & Girls Clubs Award $25,000 scholarship to Louisiana teen for phone case design contest.
Voting now open for Cox Mobile Fan Favorite contest with remaining 21 finalists. ATLANTA, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Mobile and Boys & Girls Clubs of America announced Gracie A., a member of the Acadiana Boys & Girls Club in Louisiana, as the first-ever Cox Mobile Phone Case Design Contest Grand Prize Winner. Gracie has been awarded a $25,000 scholarship from Cox Mobile. OtterBox will also manufacture her design on a phone case, to be sold in Cox Mobile retail stores and online. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support its mission of helping all young people reach their full potential. 'Hands of the World reflects the beauty of connection and the power of dreams,' Gracie A. said. 'As a teenage artist, I wanted to create a design that celebrates how people from all over the globe can reach out, inspire, and uplift each other. The gradient background of blues, purples, and pinks represents a world full of hope and endless possibilities.' As the winner, Gracie's Club will also receive a $25,000 grant to open a Cox Innovation Lab, a space dedicated to providing kids and teens with the technology and resources they need to succeed. 'We are incredibly proud to celebrate Gracie and her exceptional talent,' said Colleen Langner, Chief Residential Officer for Cox Communications and Boys & Girls Clubs of America Southeast Trustee. 'Her creativity and vision beautifully capture the spirit of this contest, and her phone case is one we are immensely proud to showcase in our retail stores. We're excited to support Gracie and the future of so many others through our longstanding partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America.' Cox Mobile Fan Favorite But wait, there's more! Starting today, the remaining 21 teen finalists from across the country are in the running to win the Cox Mobile Fan Favorite contest. Go to or visit a local Cox retail store to vote for your favorite design. The winning artist will receive a $5,000 scholarship from Cox Mobile. Voting for Cox Mobile Fan Favorite ends on April 18th. 'Our partnership with Cox Communications has always been about creating opportunities for young people to thrive,' said Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Engagement at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 'Through initiatives like the Cox Mobile Fan Favorite contest, we're able to celebrate even more of our talented artists, ignite creativity and provide real-world opportunities that open doors for the next generation.' About the Mobile Phone Case Design Contest The Mobile Phone Case Design Contest encouraged teen members to design a phone case inspired by 'A World Within Reach.' The designs illustrate the power of digital access and connectivity in unlocking opportunities for education, creativity and innovation. The contest marks the 20th anniversary of Cox Innovation labs, located in Boys & Girls Clubs nationwide. About Boys & Girls Clubs of America For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America ( has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and X. About Cox Communications Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber-powered networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced cloud and managed IT services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities, and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox. Through Cox Business, Hospitality Network, RapidScale and Segra, Cox Communications provides a broad commercial services portfolio including advanced cloud, managed IT and fiber-based network solutions that create connected environments, unique hospitality experiences and support diverse applications for nearly 370,000 businesses nationwide
