SHELLOCK Child Screen Time Survey

Section 1 of 4

Child’s Device Use

These questions help us understand how children currently access and use mobile devices.

1. You are the child’s: *

Select one.

Mother Father Guardian

Please select one option.

2. What is your child’s age group? *

If you have more than one child, answer for the child whose screen time concerns you most.

3–5 years 6–8 years 9–12 years 13–15 years 16–17 years

Please select one option.

3. Which device does your child use most? *

Select up to two.

Parent’s or shared phone Own smartphone Tablet Laptop or computer All of the above

Please select at least one option and no more than two.

4. How much recreational screen time does your child usually have each day? *

Do not include online classes or schoolwork.

Less than 1 hour 1–2 hours 2–4 hours More than 4 hours Not sure

Please select one option.

Section 2 of 4

Current Screen-Time Challenges

Tell us about the challenges you experience and the methods you currently use.

5. How difficult is it to manage your child’s screen time? *

Very easy Somewhat easy Somewhat difficult Very difficult I do not currently manage it

Please select one option.

6. What is your biggest screen-time challenge? *

Multiple selection.

Too much total screen time Difficulty stopping when asked Screen use during study or bedtime Too much time on certain apps Not knowing the child’s actual usage All of the above

Please select at least one option.

7. How do you currently manage screen time? *

Select up to three.

Verbal rules Built-in device controls A parental-control app Taking the device away All of the above

App name

Charges you pay

Monthly Annually

Monthly amount in INR

Annual amount in INR

Please select at least one option and no more than three.

Section 3 of 4

Parent-Managed Features

The following questions explore possible current and future features for parent-managed child-device supervision. Information sharing would be controlled by the authorised parent or guardian through linked devices and selected privacy settings.

8. Which features would help you most? *

Select up to four.

Daily app time limits Study and bedtime schedules Blocking selected apps Screen-time usage reports Harmful-content alerts Child location sharing All of the above

Please select at least one option and no more than four.

Section 4 of 4

Privacy, Trust, and Participation

These questions help identify the permissions, safeguards, and controls parents expect.

9. What would most increase your trust in a parental-control app? *

Select up to three.

Clear privacy practices Strong parent PIN protection Simple and transparent reports No selling of personal data Controls that children cannot easily turn off or change All of the above

Please select at least one option and no more than three.

10. Which information should always require separate parental permission? *

Select all that apply.

Child’s location Browsing or content activity Social-media activity Photos or media All sensitive information Not sure

Please select at least one option.

11. Would you be interested in testing an early version of SHELLOCK? *

Yes Maybe No

Please select one option.

Final step

Early-Tester Contact Details

Please complete your contact details. Comments are optional.

Your contact details are collected only for possible early-testing communication and are separate from the survey’s child-related questions.

Name *

Use English alphabets and spaces only. Example: Nikhil Sharma

Enter a valid name using English alphabets and single spaces only.

Email address *

Enter a valid email address.

Mobile number *

India (+91) is selected by default. Enter exactly 10 numeric digits.

+91

Enter exactly 10 numeric digits.

Comments — optional

Share any additional feedback, suggestion, or information you would like to mention.

Child’s Device Use

Current Screen-Time Challenges

Parent-Managed Features

Privacy, Trust, and Participation

Early-Tester Contact Details

Thank you for sharing your perspective.