In the US, 83% of new mums are Gen Yers, and though 88% of this generation want to avoid becoming a ‘helicopter parent’, many are happy to use tech to check on their kids. In the second of a two-part report, we ask if more dads will take paternity leave, and look at the rise of the ‘drone parent’.

“Put your phone down when I’m talking to you!” This might sound like a parent talking to their child, but new research shows that it's actually what kids want from their parents. And by understanding the expectations around tech use around the house, products can better support family values.

Denying kids' access to their digital lives can be a powerful way for parents to discipline their children and maintain authority, but it's also a source of conflict. SafeToNet is an app that gives parents the power to digitally ground their kids without taking the device itself away.

Young dads in the US are a far cry from the old stereotype of an emotionally-restricted disciplinarian and bread-winner. Instead, they’re striving to be present, supportive and caring figures in their children’s lives. So, what exactly does the Gen Y approach to fatherhood look like?