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Pew Research CenterAugust 20, 2018
How Teens and Parents Navigate Screen Time and Device Distractions

44% of teens often check their phone as soon as they wake up

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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

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