Worry vs Evidence
Common parenting worries set against what the research actually shows.
Across nine common claims, sleep, reading aloud and outdoor time have the strongest support, while video games causing violence, sugar causing hyperactivity and early coding predicting outcomes do not.
Worry vs Evidence
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Is the Worry vs Evidence free?
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No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
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