Abstract: The article concerns the knowledge about media education among parents of children in the period of early school education. Material and methods: The study used the diagnostic survey method with the questionnaire technique. The research was conducted in August 2023 among parents of students in grades 1-3 of primary school. The group of respondents consisted of 50 people. Results: The surveyed parents have varied knowledge about media education. Many parents regularly talk to their children about Internet safety and the rules of using electronic devices. The vast majority of parents know the possibilities and threats related to the use of electronic devices and media. Conclusions: The respondents have knowledge about media education, they try to acquire it and pass it on to their children in an appropriate way. They also try to follow their children in their use of electronic devices. Parents do not expand their knowledge about media education based on professional content.