Teens far less supportive than adults on cellphone bans in schools
% of U.S. adults and teens ages 13 to 17 who say they would support a ban that prevents middle and high school students from using cellphones during …
Note: “Strongly/Somewhat support” responses are combined. Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown. Refer to the questionnaire for full question wording.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 9-15, 2025; survey of U.S. teens conducted Sept. 25-Oct. 9, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Teens far less supportive than adults on cellphone bans in schools
% of U.S. adults and teens ages 13 to 17 who say they would support a ban that prevents middle and high school students from using cellphones during …
| U.S. teens | U.S. adults | |
|---|---|---|
| Class | 41 | 74 |
| The entire school day | 17 | 44 |
Note: “Strongly/Somewhat support” responses are combined. Those who did not answer or gave other responses are not shown. Refer to the questionnaire for full question wording.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted June 9-15, 2025; survey of U.S. teens conducted Sept. 25-Oct. 9, 2025.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
