How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids
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- Parents of children aged 12 or younger are defined as U.S. adults who are parents or guardians of at least one child in this age group.
- Technology use is widespread among children aged 12 and younger, with 90% watching TV, 68% using tablets, and 61% using smartphones.
- About 10% of parents report their 5- to 12-year-old uses AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini.
- Smartphone ownership varies by age, with 60% of 11- to 12-year-olds having their own phone, compared to 29% of 8- to 10-year-olds.
- 85% of parents say their child watches YouTube, with half reporting daily use.
- 15% of parents report their child uses TikTok, with higher usage among older children.
- 80% of parents believe the harms of social media outweigh the benefits.
- Safety and ease of contact are major reasons parents allow smartphone use, while inappropriate content is a common concern for those who restrict it.
- 67% of parents think tech companies should do more to protect kids online, and 55% believe lawmakers should take more action.