Young adults are less likely than older Americans to support social media policies aimed at minors
% of U.S. adults who say they would support social media companies …
Note: Those who say they oppose, are not sure or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Young adults are less likely than older Americans to support social media policies aimed at minors
% of U.S. adults who say they would support social media companies …
| Group | Requiring parental consent for minors to create a social media account | Requiring people to verify their age before using social media sites | Setting limits on how much time minors can spend on social media | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. adults | All | 85 | 78 | 78 |
| Ages 18-29 | Age | 74 | 66 | 68 |
| 30-49 | Age | 86 | 79 | 78 |
| 50-64 | Age | 91 | 84 | 84 |
| 65+ | Age | 88 | 80 | 81 |
| Parent of child <18 | Parental Status | 88 | 83 | 82 |
| No child <18 | Parental Status | 85 | 76 | 77 |
| Rep/lean Rep | Party | 89 | 81 | 79 |
| Dem/lean Dem | Party | 83 | 76 | 78 |
Note: Those who say they oppose, are not sure or did not answer are not shown.
Source: Survey of U.S. adults conducted May 26-June 1, 2026.
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
