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July 29, 2026

How Teens and Parents Navigate Screen Time and Device Distractions

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How Teens and Parents Navigate Screen Time and Device Distractions
Parents and teens report varying levels of attachment, distraction due to their cellphones
44% of teens often check their phone as soon as they wake up
Girls are more likely than boys to feel anxious or lonely without their phone
A little over half of parents are happy with the time they spend on cellphone or social media
About seven-in-ten parents say their teen is distracted by their cellphone during conversations at least sometimes; half of teens say the same of their parents
Around six-in-ten parents regularly feel obligated to immediately respond to messages on their cellphone
What parents are saying about their teen’s screen time
The Twitter users who tweet often engage much more than most users