Ignoring calls and texts, not giving updates on their whereabouts, and messy rooms are some of the top child behaviors that frustrate parents.
A poll of 1,000 mothers and fathers with children aged 11 to 17 found that many mothers feel upset when their children don't tell them what they're doing after school.
Some parents become angry when their children forget to charge their cell phones or arrive home from school later than normal.
With the new school year just around the corner, 54% of parents report feeling stressed about the start of the new school year.
Three-quarters of parents admit that their children don't want to think about the new school year until the last minute, creating further frustration for mothers and fathers alike.
To combat this, 40% of people are using alternative technologies, such as location-sharing apps, to ease stress and frustration and better coordinate busy family schedules.
The survey was commissioned by Life360, a company that specializes in family connection and safety, in partnership with podcaster and parent Luisa Zissman, as parents try to adjust to disruptions to their family lives and reduce stress during this back-to-school season.
Luisa said: “The new school year can be very stressful juggling our family's busy schedules, which becomes even more difficult when my daughter is doing her own thing and not answering calls or emails or telling me what she has planned after school.”
She added: “I've found that giving my daughter the freedom she craves while still staying connected through technology and devices has been really helpful for both of us.”
“Knowing where our daughter is without having to constantly chase her down and update her has reduced a lot of stress in our daily lives and helped us fit our family's busy schedules better.
“Knowing exactly whether my daughter is heading home or to a friend's house gives us peace of mind. This peace of mind helps us navigate the chaos of back-to-school time with much less stress.”
Parents send an average of five messages per week asking where their children are, 59% of which are ignored, and an additional four messages per week asking when their children will be home.
When asked why they use location-sharing apps with their kids, 56% of parents surveyed said it was because it gave them a sense of security, according to a OnePoll survey.
Three in 10 (28%) say knowing their kids are where they've agreed to be helps build trust, and 13% feel it helps them manage busy family schedules.
David Rice, international general manager at Life360, added: “Back to school time is stressful enough for both parents and children without constantly chasing each other's whereabouts.
“By keeping the whole family in the loop, parents and children can feel less anxious and more confident as they navigate disruptions.”