Georgia parents are worried about education, gun violence and social media, according to a new Emory Center for Child Health Policy study.
Why it matters: The study tracking the well-being of children in the state over time highlights the top-line concerns of Georgia parents as a whole, while zeroing in on the discrepancies at play between communities and races.
By the numbers: Overall, most parents (39%) named education and school as their biggest concern, followed by social media use (34%).
More than 60% of parents said they believe schools are less safe now than they were a decade ago.
Between the lines: Concerns vary considerably between races. For instance, gun violence ranks highest among Hispanic and Black parents, while white parents are most concerned about social media.
Parents in rural counties ranked drug and alcohol use higher than gun violence, whereas the opposite was true for parents in urban and suburban areas.
How it works: The survey of 987 parents or guardians was conducted in English and Spanish earlier this year.
