Kids’ secret online shopping is costing parents money and energy. Nearly one in three parents has discovered their child made an online purchase without asking. And while the typical unapproved shopping spree costs families about $170, some parents reported losing much more.
In fact, 19% said the damage topped $300, with kids buying not just video games or fashion items, but also bigger-ticket products like smartphones, computers, cameras, and even cryptocurrency.
These findings come from a su
