What makes a place a good place for a child to grow up?
- Safety67% · 4
- Nature nearby0% · 0
- Good hobby clubs0% · 0
- A caring community17% · 1
- Good schools17% · 1
What Estonian parents answered
Live results from our community polls — original data from parents and families in Estonia, refreshed each time the site is updated.
Updated 31 October 2026 · Open web poll on heategukoos.ee — an indicative snapshot from people who answered here, not a representative sample.
At what age should a child get their own smartphone?
- Under 74% · 2
- 7–942% · 21
- 10–1222% · 11
- 13–1522% · 11
- 16+10% · 5
Should smartphones be banned during school lessons?
- Yes, fully100% · 6
- Yes, during lessons0% · 0
- No0% · 0
- Not sure0% · 0
The biggest challenge facing children in Estonia right now?
- Mental health50% · 3
- Bullying0% · 0
- Too much screen time33% · 2
- Too little activity17% · 1
- Loneliness0% · 0
Who does the homework in your family?
- The child does it alone, we don't step in20% · 1
- The child does it alone, we check60% · 3
- We do it together20% · 1
- I often do part of it for them0% · 0
How much pocket money does your child get a month?
- No regular pocket money50% · 3
- Up to €200% · 0
- €21–500% · 0
- €51–10050% · 3
- Over €1000% · 0
How much screen time does your child have on a normal school day, outside schoolwork?
- Under 1 hour17% · 1
- 1–2 hours83% · 5
- 2–4 hours0% · 0
- Over 4 hours0% · 0
- Not sure0% · 0
Do you track your child's location via phone or an app?
- Yes, and my child knows67% · 4
- Yes, but my child doesn't always know0% · 0
- Only by agreement or when needed33% · 2
- I don't track my child's location0% · 0
Should children be paid for good grades?
- Yes, regularly0% · 0
- Sometimes — for a special result50% · 3
- Probably not0% · 0
- Definitely not50% · 3
At what age should a child have their own room?
- Before 617% · 1
- 6–950% · 3
- 10–120% · 0
- 13 or older0% · 0
- Age isn't the main thing33% · 2
How much will you spend on one child's Christmas presents this year?
Does your child's class chip in for the teacher's Christmas present?
How much screen time has your family agreed for the winter holiday?
What could Estonia have more of for children?
- Autonoomia austamist1
Which school in Estonia deserves some praise?
- Rakvere Vabaduse Kool1
Which hobby club or sport would you recommend?
- liikumisega seotud, sotsiaalsete oskustega1