The Parentline Plus survey found that 82 per cent of visitors to the charity's web site were worried about sexual activity by 13- to 15-year-olds. Binge drinking was also a concern for parents, who felt they did not understand enough about the risks of drugs.
The charity said parents and carers of 10- to 12-year-olds should get extra help, and there should also be schemes aimed at giving support to fathers.
It added that the Government should provide statistics on issues that worry parents - such as the average age of first sexual activity or the level of drug taking at 15 - to help them deal with their fears and communicate better with their children.
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